Old Maps of Congress Square, Portland for Metal Detecting

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Congress Square, Portland maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Portland
    1891 Map of Portland
    1891 Portland
    1891 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.

  2. 1893 Map of Portland
    1893 Map of Portland
    1893 Portland
    1893 Print · USGS
    Cumberland 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

  3. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1944 Map of Portland West, 1948 Print
    1944 Map of Portland West, 1948 Print
    1944 Portland West
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.

  9. 1948 Map of Portland West
    1948 Map of Portland West
    1948 Portland West
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.

  10. 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

  11. 1956 Map of Portland West, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Portland West, 1958 Print
    1956 Portland West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Greater 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 2024 Map of Portland West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Portland West, 2024 Print
    2024 Portland West
    2024 Print · USGS
    Greater Portland and the Presumpscot River valley are shown here in detail during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace dozens of early family and municipal burial sites like Gowen Family Cem and the historic Eastern Cem near the city center.

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