Old Maps of Portland, Maine for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 42 historic maps of Portland. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Portland.
Portland, ME maps
(42)- 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. - 1893 Map of Small Point
1893 Small Point1893 Print · USGSCoastal Maine in the late nineteenth century is charted here with precision, showing the dangerous ledges and vital harbors of the Casco Bay region. Maritime researchers can locate Seguin Light, Pond Id. Light, and family-named landmarks like Wallace Head.5 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 - 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. - 1919 Map of Small Point
1919 Small Point1919 Print · USGSThe Maine coastline at the mouth of the Kennebec is captured in this era of transition, detailing the rocky islands and harbors of the outer Casco Bay. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace coastal settlements at Popham Beach and Bailey Island, or locate landmarks like Seguin Light and Small Pt Harbor. - 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. - 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 Small Point
1944 Small Point1944 Print · USGSThe Maine coastline during the early 1940s reveals a maritime landscape of isolated peninsulas and island fishing communities. Genealogists and coastal historians can trace the foundations of Popham Beach, explore the landing at West Point, and locate family landmarks from Bailey Island to Morse Mountain.3 unique versions available - 1944 Map of South Harpswell
1944 South Harpswell1944 Print · USGSThe Maine coast in the mid-1940s reveals a world defined by the tides and steamer travel across Mericoneag Sound. Trace family property or maritime history near South Harpswell, Bailey Island, or the remote Halfway Rock Lighthouse. - 1944 Map of Cape Elizabeth
1944 Cape Elizabeth1944 Print · USGSCumberland County’s shoreline at the height of the Second World War shows a coastal landscape balanced between maritime defense and local community life. Genealogists and historians can locate Fort Williams, the Cape Elizabeth Church, and family-named landmarks like McKenney Pt. - 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 Bath
1948 Bath1948 Print · USGSMid-coast Maine’s intricate shoreline and island outposts are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace historic maritime settlements from Bath to Friendship and locate remote landmarks like Monhegan Island and Pemaquid Point.2 unique versions available - 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 South Harpswell, 1959 Print
1956 South Harpswell1959 Print · USGSThe islands and sounds of Casco Bay come alive in this mid-century survey of the Cumberland County coast. Genealogists and coastal historians can trace the landings and homesteads of South Harpswell or locate landmarks like Halfway Rock and the Observation Tower on Jewell Island.3 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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