Old Maps of Salem Township, Maine for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 20 historic maps of Salem Township. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Salem Township.


Salem Township, ME maps

(20)
  1. 1929 Map of Phillips
    1929 Map of Phillips
    1929 Phillips
    1929 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the late 1920s is captured here as a network of mountain hamlets and valley mills centered on the Phillips hub. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct schoolhouses like Butterfield Sch and old rail stops at Perham Junction or Madrid Junction.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1930 Map of Kingfield
    1930 Map of Kingfield
    1930 Kingfield
    1930 Print · USGS
    The Kingfield region and the western Maine highlands are captured here in the early 1930s. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near numerous district schools like Guild Sch and Hardy Sch, or trace the old roads through New Vineyard and Strong.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1932 Map of Phillips
    1932 Map of Phillips
    1932 Phillips
    1932 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's mountain-and-valley landscape is captured here in the late twenties, centered on the Sandy River rail corridor. Trace the path of the Rangeley Lakes and Berlin Mills RR past old schoolhouses like Cushman Sch and Avon Valley Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1932 Map of Kingfield
    1932 Map of Kingfield
    1932 Kingfield
    1932 Print · USGS
    The western Maine mountains in the early thirties are defined here by narrow-gauge rail lines and a network of river-valley settlements. Genealogists can locate numerous rural schools and family landmarks like Soule Mill, Starbird Sch, and Dyer Hill.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1950 Map of Lewiston
    1950 Map of Lewiston
    1950 Lewiston
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands come alive in this post-war survey of the White Mountains and Androscoggin valley. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Maine Central Railroad and find high-altitude landmarks from Mount Washington to Bretton Woods.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Lewiston, 1975 Print
    1956 Map of Lewiston, 1975 Print
    1956 Lewiston
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Northern New England interior is documented here in the mid-fifties, from the industrial Androscoggin River to the high peaks of the White Mountains. Trace the Grand Trunk Railway through mountain passes or locate family landmarks near Sabbathday Lake and Bretton Woods.

  7. 1961 Map of Lewiston
    1961 Map of Lewiston
    1961 Lewiston
    1961 Print · USGS
    Western Maine and the White Mountains appear here during the early sixties, showing the industrial river towns and vast timberlands before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and historians can trace the Grand Trunk RR through Berlin or locate landmarks like Old Speck Mountain and Elephant Mountain.

  8. 1962 Map of Lewiston
    1962 Map of Lewiston
    1962 Lewiston
    1962 Print · USGS
    The industrial river valleys and high peaks of Maine and New Hampshire define the region in the early sixties. Trace the rail-and-river network from Lewiston to the White Mountains, passing through mill towns like Berlin and Rumford.

  9. 1969 Map of Lewiston
    1969 Map of Lewiston
    1969 Lewiston
    1969 Print · USGS
    The northern New England highlands come into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail and river networks connecting industrial centers to the deep woods. Researchers can trace the path of the Grand Trunk RR or locate landmarks like Mt Washington and Rangeley Lake.

  10. 1977 Map of Mount Abraham, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Mount Abraham, 1983 Print
    1977 Mount Abraham
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Franklin County highlands are captured in late autumn during the late seventies, showing the rugged timberlands of the western mountains. Trace the footprints of Salem and Barnjum or follow the paths of Rapid Stream and Quick Stream.

  11. 1977 Map of Phillips, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Phillips, 1983 Print
    1977 Phillips
    1983 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the late 1970s is shown here as a landscape of river valleys and mountain peaks centered on the Phillips area. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Sandy River and locate rural landmarks like Avon Corner and Mount Blue Pond.

  12. 1977 Map of Kingfield, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Kingfield, 1983 Print
    1977 Kingfield
    1983 Print · USGS
    Maine's timber country is captured in the late seventies as the town of Kingfield sits at the fork of the Carrabassett River. Researchers can trace the footprints of industry at Soule Mill and follow the paths of Luce Brook.

  13. 1984 Map of Phillips, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Phillips, 1985 Print
    1984 Phillips
    1985 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's river valleys and timberlands are captured here in the early 1980s as the local economy transitioned from its industrial rail roots. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Old Railroad Grade along the Sandy River or locate family sites near Avon Corner and Sampson Hill.

  14. 1984 Map of Mount Abraham, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Mount Abraham, 1985 Print
    1984 Mount Abraham
    1985 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's high ridges and river valleys are captured in the mid-eighties as timber and recreation shaped the local economy. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade near Salem or follow the Appalachian National Scenic Trail over Spalding Mtn.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1986 Map of Rumford
    1986 Map of Rumford
    1986 Rumford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western Maine in the mid-eighties shows a rugged landscape of industrial river towns and high-country timber plantations. Trace the rail-and-river economy through Rumford, Dixfield, and the Maine Central RR or locate the historic campus of Farmington State College.

  16. 1989 Map of Kingfield
    1989 Map of Kingfield
    1989 Kingfield
    1989 Print · USGS
    Kingfield and its timber-driven river valley are captured here in the late eighties, just as the mountain landscape was being mapped for modern planning. Genealogists and historians can trace families near Soule Mill, navigate the Salem Rd corridor, or locate rural cemeteries in the shadow of Vose Mountain.

  17. 1994 Map of Rumford
    1994 Map of Rumford
    1994 Rumford
    1994 Print · USGS
    Western Maine's mountains and glacial lakes are shown here in the mid-1990s, from the peaks of the Mahoosuc Range to the banks of the Androscoggin River. Trace the Maine Central RR through Dixfield or locate lakeside settlements like Oquossoc.

  18. 2024 Map of Phillips, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Phillips, 2024 Print
    2024 Phillips
    2024 Print · USGS
    Phillips and the Sandy River valley are captured in this modern survey of central Maine's mountain country. Genealogists can trace family heritage across more than a dozen local sites, including Evergreen Cem, the Knott Burial Plot, and Pease Cem.

  19. 2024 Map of Kingfield, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Kingfield, 2024 Print
    2024 Kingfield
    2024 Print · USGS
    The town of Kingfield and its surrounding river valleys are documented here as they appear in the 2020s. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds including Riverside Cem and Starbird Corner Cem near landmarks like Soule Mill.

  20. 2024 Map of Mount Abraham, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mount Abraham, 2024 Print
    2024 Mount Abraham
    2024 Print · USGS
    The high Franklin County peaks and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail define this landscape in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and hikers can trace the rural roads around Salem, locate the Mount Abram Cem, and explore the slopes of Mt Abraham.

End of results
Showing maps 1-20 of 20

Top cities near Salem Township

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Salem Township?
  • What is the oldest map of Salem Township?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Salem Township for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Salem Township?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Salem Township?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Salem Township?
  • Where are historical maps of Salem Township sourced from?