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1950s Maps of Higgins Beach, Scarborough

Explore 5 historic maps of Higgins Beach 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 Higgins Beach'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 Higgins Beach's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Higgins Beach, Scarborough maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 1957 Map of Prouts Neck, 1965 Print
    1957 Map of Prouts Neck, 1965 Print
    1957 Prouts Neck
    1965 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cumberland County is mapped here during the late fifties, showing the evolution of its shoreline communities and rail corridors. Trace the local landscape from Old Orchard Beach to the maritime history at Prouts Neck and the Black Point Post Office.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1959 Map of Prouts Neck
    1959 Map of Prouts Neck
    1959 Prouts Neck
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast south of Portland comes to life in the late fifties, showing a mix of established seaside resorts and emerging suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Scottow Hill, visit the Black Point Cem, or locate mid-century sites like Scarborough Downs.
  13. 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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