1940s Maps of Scarborough, Maine
Explore 12 historic maps of Scarborough from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Scarborough's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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.
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- View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.
Start exploring Scarborough's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Scarborough, ME maps
(12)- 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 Biddeford, 1952 Print
1941 Biddeford1952 Print · USGSThe York County coastline during the early years of the war reveals a landscape of tidal harbors and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Laurel Hill Cem or trace old routes like Guinea Road past the Nott Sch.2 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Prouts Neck
1944 Prouts Neck1944 Print · USGSCumberland County's coastline at the peak of the Second World War reveals a blend of seaside resorts and strategic military defense. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like the Buggy Meetinghouse, the Observation Post at Prouts Neck, and the rail stops at West Scarboro Sta. - 1944 Map of Gorham
1944 Gorham1944 Print · USGSCumberland 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. - 1944 Map of Biddeford
1944 Biddeford1944 Print · USGSCoastal York County at the start of the 1940s reveals a blend of textile-mill industry, storied summer resorts, and rugged maritime life. Researchers can trace the old schoolhouse network including Nell Sch, the grounds of St Francis College, and the waterfront at Cape Porpoise.2 unique versions available - 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 Old Orchard Beach
1944 Old Orchard Beach1944 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 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 - 1949 Map of Biddeford Pool
1949 Biddeford Pool1949 Print · USGSThe Maine coastline south of Saco Bay is captured here just after the war, detailing the maritime landscape of Saco and Biddeford. Researchers can trace the layout of Hill Beach and identify offshore landmarks like the Wood Island Lighthouse and Stage I.
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