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1950s Maps of Gorham, Maine

Explore 8 historic maps of Gorham from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Gorham's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Gorham, ME maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
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