Old Maps of Falmouth, Maine for Metal Detecting
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Falmouth, ME maps
(38)- 1891 Map of Portland
1891 Portland1891 Print · USGSCoastal Maine at the height of its rail-and-milling era shows the rapid development of the Portland suburbs and industrial waterfront. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Cape Elizabeth Depot, Saccarappa, and Prout's Neck. - 1892 Map of Freeport
1892 Freeport1892 Print · USGSCumberland 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 - 1893 Map of Portland
1893 Portland1893 Print · USGSCumberland County at the close of the nineteenth century centers on the bustling rail hub of Portland and its surrounding mill towns. Researchers can trace the Victorian-era development of Saccarappa, the seaside sprawl of Old Orchard, and the river industry at Cumberland Mills.6 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Casco Bay
1893 Casco Bay1893 Print · USGSCasco 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 - 1894 Map of Gray
1894 Gray1894 Print · USGSMaine'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. - 1898 Map of Gray
1898 Gray1898 Print · USGSIn 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 - 1914 Map of Portland
1914 Portland1914 Print · USGSCoastal Maine at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape tied together by industrial rivers and an expanding network of electric railroads. Genealogists can locate family names at Hillside Cemetery or trace old rural schoolhouses like the Babb School and Beech Ridge School. - 1914 Map of Casco Bay
1914 Casco Bay1914 Print · USGSCumberland 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. - 1916 Map of Portland
1916 Portland1916 Print · USGSGreater Portland and the Cumberland County coast are documented here during the height of the trolley and rail era. Researchers can trace ancestral property near the Evergreen Cemetery, early industries at Cumberland Mills, and vanished local sites like the State Reform School.7 unique versions available - 1916 Map of Casco Bay
1916 Casco Bay1916 Print · USGSCumberland 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 - 1916 Map of Portland And Vicinity
1916 Portland And Vicinity1916 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1918 Map of Portland And Vicinity, 1926 Print
1918 Portland And Vicinity1926 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1941 Map of Casco Bay
1941 Casco Bay1941 Print · USGSCasco 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. - 1941 Map of Portland
1941 Portland1941 Print · USGSCoastal Maine at the start of the 1940s reveals a bustling corridor of river mills and seaside settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local schools and landmarks like Cumberland Mills, Spurwink Ch, and Prouts Neck. - 1941 Map of Freeport, 1957 Print
1941 Freeport1957 Print · USGSCumberland 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. - 1942 Map of Gray, 1956 Print
1942 Gray1956 Print · USGSCumberland 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. - 1944 Map of Gray
1944 Gray1944 Print · USGSCumberland 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 - 1944 Map of Portland East
1944 Portland East1944 Print · USGSCasco 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 - 1944 Map of Freeport
1944 Freeport1944 Print · USGSCumberland 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 - 1944 Map of Portland West, 1948 Print
1944 Portland West1948 Print · USGSCoastal Maine during the mid-forties reveals a bustling network of rail yards and expanding neighborhoods west of the harbor. Researchers can trace the layout of the Portland Airport, find the historic Barker School, and locate vanished rail stops like West Falmouth Station. - 1948 Map of Portland West
1948 Portland West1948 Print · USGSCoastal Maine during the late 1940s reveals a bustling intersection of rail and river industry between the city and its growing suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhoods like Woodfords or locate ancestors at Evergreen Cemetery and the State Reform School. - 1949 Map of Portland
1949 Portland1949 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1956 Map of Portland East, 1958 Print
1956 Portland East1958 Print · USGSCasco 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 - 1956 Map of Portland West, 1958 Print
1956 Portland West1958 Print · USGSGreater Portland and Westbrook are seen here during the mid-century peak of their rail and river industries. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through local schools like Longfellow Sch, industrial sites along the Fore River, and numerous burial grounds including Evergreen Cemetery.6 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
1956 Portland1963 Print · USGSSouthern 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
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