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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Gorham, Maine

Explore 28 historic maps of Gorham from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Gorham's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Gorham's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Gorham, ME maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Portland
    1914 Map of Portland
    1914 Portland
    1914 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.
  4. 1916 Map of Portland
    1916 Map of Portland
    1916 Portland
    1916 Print · USGS
    Greater 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1941 Map of Portland
    1941 Map of Portland
    1941 Portland
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1942 Map of Buxton, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Buxton, 1958 Print
    1942 Buxton
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, the river valleys of southern Maine were defined by a tight-knit network of mill towns and rail corridors. Trace family roots and local industry through features like Salmon Falls, Shaw Mills, and the Chadbourne Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1942 Map of Sebago Lake, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Sebago Lake, 1959 Print
    1942 Sebago Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s lakes and ridges were well-established as a summer destination in the early 1940s, centered around the expanse of Sebago Lake. Researchers can trace old rail routes at East Baldwin Mattocks Sta, find the historic Potter Academy, or locate family sites near South Naples.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Sebago Lake
    1943 Map of Sebago Lake
    1943 Sebago Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    Maine's lake country thrived during the early 1940s as a hub of rail commerce and early recreation. You can trace the Maine Central Railroad through Steep Falls or find local landmarks like Potter Academy and Songo Lock.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1944 Map of Buxton
    1944 Map of Buxton
    1944 Buxton
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Saco River valley during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of mill towns and interconnected rural hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Bar Mills, locate the Chadbourne Cem, or follow the path of the Boston and Maine railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1944 Map of Gorham
    1944 Map of Gorham
    1944 Gorham
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County during the mid-forties reveals a network of mill towns and crossroads communities linked by rail. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Hillside Cemetery or the State Normal School, while finding old rural routes through Newhall and South Gorham.
  37. 1944 Map of Old Orchard Beach
    1944 Map of Old Orchard Beach
    1944 Old Orchard Beach
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of summer resorts, rural schoolhouses, and working mills. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Old Orchard Beach and find landmarks like Milliken Mills, the Heath Meetinghouse, and Ocean Park.
  40. 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
  43. 1950 Map of Gorham
    1950 Map of Gorham
    1950 Gorham
    1950 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at mid-century reveals a bustling network of river-powered mill towns and railroad corridors. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Winship Corner, local institutions such as the State Normal Sch, and several rural burial sites including Browns Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Old Orchard Beach, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Old Orchard Beach, 1958 Print
    1956 Old Orchard Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast in the mid-fifties shows a bustling transition from rail-era resort life to the modern turnpike age. Researchers can trace family landmarks and civic centers like Thornton Academy, the Campground Tabernacle, and Beech Ridge Speedway.
    4 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 Gorham, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Gorham, 1958 Print
    1957 Gorham
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County in the late fifties shows a landscape of classic New England town centers and rural corners. Researchers can locate the State Teachers College, early schools like Whitney Sch, and family sites at Gag Corner or Fort Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of North Windham, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of North Windham, 1959 Print
    1957 North Windham
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County's lake-and-river landscape is captured here in the late fifties, during a period of steady residential and industrial growth. Researchers can trace family history through several local burial grounds like Purington Cem or explore the river economy at Eel Weir Power Sta.
    4 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 Portland, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Portland, 1960 Print
    1957 Portland
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine during the mid-fifties shows the transition from historic maritime centers to the suburban era. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Evergreen Cem, Thornton Academy, and the State Reformatory for Men.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 1975 Map of Gorham, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Gorham, 1979 Print
    1975 Gorham
    1979 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County communities are seen in transition during the mid-seventies as suburban patterns emerge among older farmsteads. Researchers can trace land use near Gorham and Westbrook or follow the courses of the Presumpscot River and Nonesuch River.
  73. 1975 Map of Old Orchard Beach, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Old Orchard Beach, 1979 Print
    1975 Old Orchard Beach
    1979 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine settlement meets the Atlantic in the mid-seventies, captured in high-detail aerial photography. Trace the growth of Old Orchard Beach and West Scarborough along the banks of the Nonesuch River.
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