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1950s Maps of South Portland, Maine

Explore 9 historic maps of South Portland 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 South Portland'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 South Portland's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

South Portland, ME maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Portland East, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Portland East, 1958 Print
    1956 Portland East
    1958 Print · USGS
    Casco 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
  4. 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
  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 Cape Elizabeth, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Cape Elizabeth, 1958 Print
    1957 Cape Elizabeth
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cumberland County comes into sharp focus during the late 1950s as residential growth meets maritime tradition along Casco Bay. Trace family sites near Delano Park, the strategic grounds of Fort Williams, and the rugged shoreline from Peabbles Point to Richmond Island.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Casco Bay, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Casco Bay, 1960 Print
    1957 Casco Bay
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast near Portland appears here in the late fifties, featuring a landscape defined by historic harbor defenses and island communities. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Grand Trunk or locate landmarks such as the Maine School for the Deaf and Fort Williams Military Res.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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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