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Old Maps of Cumberland, Maine for Metal Detecting

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Cumberland, ME maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Freeport
    1892 Map of Freeport
    1892 Freeport
    1892 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County coastal life in the 1890s centered on the busy intersections of rail and tide. Genealogists and historians can trace the old shipping hubs at Mast Landing, the many islands of Casco Bay, and the rail corridors at Yarmouth Junction.
    9 unique versions available
  4. 1893 Map of Casco Bay
    1893 Map of Casco Bay
    1893 Casco Bay
    1893 Print · USGS
    Casco Bay at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by maritime defense and seafaring life. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace coastal landmarks like Portland Head Light, Fort Preble, and the old settlement at Bowery Beach.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1894 Map of Gray
    1894 Map of Gray
    1894 Gray
    1894 Print · USGS
    Maine's Sebago Lake region at the close of the nineteenth century shows a network of mill towns and early rail lines. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks through New Gloucester, Sabbathday Lake, and the depots along the Maine Central R. R.
  10. 1898 Map of Gray
    1898 Map of Gray
    1898 Gray
    1898 Print · USGS
    In the 1890s, this area of southern Maine was a landscape of evolving rail connections and traditional mill towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like New Gloucester and Cumberland Center, or locate early landmarks such as Webbs Mills and Sabbathday Lake.
    7 unique versions available
  13. 1914 Map of Casco Bay
    1914 Map of Casco Bay
    1914 Casco Bay
    1914 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County's coastline and islands are shown in 1914, featuring a landscape of active coastal defenses and bustling maritime travel. Researchers can locate prominent landmarks such as Fort Mc Kinley, the Portland Head Light, and various steamer stops like Eastern Landing.
  16. 1916 Map of Casco Bay
    1916 Map of Casco Bay
    1916 Casco Bay
    1916 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s shoreline was a landscape of strategic military forts and busy steamboat landings in the years before the Great War. Genealogists and historians can trace coastal heritage through landmarks like Fort Williams, Pine Grove School, and the scattered piers of Falmouth Foreside.
    8 unique versions available
  19. 1916 Map of Portland And Vicinity
    1916 Map of Portland And Vicinity
    1916 Portland And Vicinity
    1916 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the start of the Great War reveals a landscape of heavy coastal fortifications and bustling rail terminals. Trace old neighborhood boundaries and family landmarks like Milliken Mills, Hillside Cemetery, and the Portland Head lighthouse.
  22. 1918 Map of Portland And Vicinity, 1926 Print
    1918 Map of Portland And Vicinity, 1926 Print
    1918 Portland And Vicinity
    1926 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the height of the Great War reveals a landscape of harbor forts, railroad junctions, and seaside settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through labels for Evergreen Cemetery, Spurwink Church, and dozens of rural schoolhouses like Babb School.
  25. 1941 Map of Casco Bay
    1941 Map of Casco Bay
    1941 Casco Bay
    1941 Print · USGS
    Casco Bay and its vital harbor defenses are captured here just as the nation prepared for war. Military historians and genealogists can locate Fort McKinley and Fort Williams alongside local landmarks like Pine Grove Sch.
  28. 1941 Map of Freeport, 1957 Print
    1941 Map of Freeport, 1957 Print
    1941 Freeport
    1957 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at the dawn of the 1940s shows a landscape defined by the Androscoggin River and the rugged shoreline of Casco Bay. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous burial grounds like Elmlawn Cem or locate forgotten schoolhouses like Hacker Sch and Hicks Sch.
  31. 1942 Map of Gray, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Gray, 1956 Print
    1942 Gray
    1956 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s interior landscape comes into focus during the early 1940s, revealing a network of rail-side stations and crossroads hamlets. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Suckerville, Purinton Cem, and the Friends Ch.
  34. 1944 Map of Gray
    1944 Map of Gray
    1944 Gray
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County village life and the rail-and-water economy are captured here just after the war. You can trace the Maine Central line through several depots or locate historic family landmarks like Purinton Cem and the Opportunity Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1944 Map of Portland East
    1944 Map of Portland East
    1944 Portland East
    1944 Print · USGS
    Casco Bay was a fortified maritime hub during the 1940s, balancing naval defense with thriving island communities. Researchers can trace coastal military history through Fort McKinley and Fort Gorges, or find family landmarks in Falmouth Foreside and Peak Island.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1944 Map of Freeport
    1944 Map of Freeport
    1944 Freeport
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s rugged shoreline and industrial river valleys are captured during the early 1940s, from the mills of the Androscoggin River to the islands of Casco Bay. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through landmarks like Plummer Mill, Hacker Sch, and the Lunt Memorial Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1949 Map of Portland
    1949 Map of Portland
    1949 Portland
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine and the New Hampshire interior are shown in detail during the late forties, from the bustling harbors to the lakeside villages. Researchers can trace historical rail networks like the Boston & Maine RR and locate coastal defenses such as Fort Preble.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Portland East, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Portland East, 1958 Print
    1956 Portland East
    1958 Print · USGS
    Casco Bay and its island communities are captured here in the mid-fifties as coastal Maine's military and residential landscapes evolved. Researchers can trace historic harbor defenses at Fort McKinley and locate family landmarks from Waites Landing to the Pine Grove Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
    1956 Portland
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern Maine and eastern New Hampshire are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a time of major highway expansion and military growth. You can trace the path of the Maine Turnpike and locate landmarks like the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Sebago Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Cumberland Center, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Cumberland Center, 1959 Print
    1957 Cumberland Center
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine townships show their mid-century character as the new turnpike era begins to reshape the local geography. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Farris Cem, Dutton Hill, and the historic Greely Institute campus.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Yarmouth, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Yarmouth, 1959 Print
    1957 Yarmouth
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County coastal life and transportation networks are caught in detail during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Crockett Corner, locate the Pine Grove Cem, and see the rail junctions at Royal Junction.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Gray, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Gray, 1960 Print
    1957 Gray
    1960 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County during the mid-fifties shows a landscape of established rail towns and growing turnpike access. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near crossroads like Ireland Corner, find old schools such as Gloucester Hill School, and locate rural landmarks like Windham Plains Chapel.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of Casco Bay, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Casco Bay, 1960 Print
    1957 Casco Bay
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast near Portland appears here in the late fifties, featuring a landscape defined by historic harbor defenses and island communities. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Grand Trunk or locate landmarks such as the Maine School for the Deaf and Fort Williams Military Res.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1957 Map of Freeport, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Freeport, 1961 Print
    1957 Freeport
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal and rural Maine intersect in the late fifties as the turnpike begins to reshape the landscape from the Androscoggin River to Casco Bay. Genealogists can trace family names at Lunt Memorial Cem or explore the settlements of Shiloh and Durham Southwest Bend.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1959 Map of Portland
    1959 Map of Portland
    1959 Portland
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines meet in this mid-century portrait of maritime commerce and inland rail networks. Researchers can trace the legacy of coastal defense at Fort Williams and follow the historic path of the Maine Central RR through the White Mountain National Forest.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1963 Map of Portland
    1963 Map of Portland
    1963 Portland
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine and New Hampshire thrived as maritime and industrial hubs during the mid-sixties, linked by a dense network of rail and river. Researchers can trace historic transit corridors like the Maine Central RR and locate key sites such as the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard or Pease Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1985 Map of Portland, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Portland, 1986 Print
    1985 Portland
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast and Sebago Lake region are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the transition from traditional maritime centers to a modern transportation hub. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Grand Trunk RR and find local landmarks such as the U.S. Marine Hospital or Old Orchard Beach.
    2 unique versions available
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