1950s Maps of Westbrook, Maine

Explore 8 historic maps of Westbrook 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 Westbrook's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Westbrook, ME maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Gorham
    1950 Map of Gorham
    1950 Gorham
    1950 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at mid-century reveals a bustling network of river-powered mill towns and railroad corridors. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Winship Corner, local institutions such as the State Normal Sch, and several rural burial sites including Browns Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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 Gorham, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Gorham, 1958 Print
    1957 Gorham
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County in the late fifties shows a landscape of classic New England town centers and rural corners. Researchers can locate the State Teachers College, early schools like Whitney Sch, and family sites at Gag Corner or Fort Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Cumberland Center, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Cumberland Center, 1959 Print
    1957 Cumberland Center
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine townships show their mid-century character as the new turnpike era begins to reshape the local geography. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Farris Cem, Dutton Hill, and the historic Greely Institute campus.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Gray, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Gray, 1960 Print
    1957 Gray
    1960 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County during the mid-fifties shows a landscape of established rail towns and growing turnpike access. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near crossroads like Ireland Corner, find old schools such as Gloucester Hill School, and locate rural landmarks like Windham Plains Chapel.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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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