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Old Maps of Hancock County, Maine

Explore 486 old maps of Hancock County, spanning from 1900 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Hancock County, ME maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Orland
    1900 Map of Orland
    1900 Orland
    1900 Print · USGS
    Maine's interior hills and glacial lakes are shown in detail at the turn of the century as the rail lines reached into Hancock County. Trace the development of small settlements like East Orland and Dedham, or locate the early U.S. Fish Hatchery near Green Lake.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1900 Map of Bucksport
    1900 Map of Bucksport
    1900 Bucksport
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot River corridor is captured here at the turn of the century as a vital artery for rail, river, and granite industries. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named corners and landmarks like Fort Knox, the Quarry at Mt Waldo, and Prospect Ferry.
  7. 1902 Map of Orono
    1902 Map of Orono
    1902 Orono
    1902 Print · USGS
    Penobscot River life at the turn of the century centered on a busy corridor of rail, river, and industry. Researchers can trace the early footprint of the University, the rail lines of the Bangor and Aroostook RR, and settlements like Basin Mills and Indian Island.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1902 Map of Bucksport
    1902 Map of Bucksport
    1902 Bucksport
    1902 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the turn of the century centered on the maritime and rail traffic of the Penobscot River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace old family settlements from Newburg Village to Orrington, alongside industrial landmarks like the Quarry and the historic fortifications at Fort Knox.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1902 Map of Castine
    1902 Map of Castine
    1902 Castine
    1902 Print · USGS
    Penobscot Bay at the dawn of the 1900s shows a thriving maritime landscape of island settlements and harbor towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and coastal landmarks near Ft. George, Northport Camp Ground, and the various landings of Islesboro.
  16. 1902 Map of Cherryfield, 1962 Print
    1902 Map of Cherryfield, 1962 Print
    1902 Cherryfield
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County comes alive in the early 1900s, showing the vital connections between tidal rivers and the rails. Genealogists can trace family roots in Milbridge and Cherryfield, or locate old landings along the Steamboat Route.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1904 Map of Deer Isle
    1904 Map of Deer Isle
    1904 Deer Isle
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast in the early nineteen-hundreds is defined by its network of island settlements and steamboat paths. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from Stonington to Isle au Haut, or locate maritime landmarks like Deer I. Thorofare L.H. and The Haulover.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1904 Map of Castine
    1904 Map of Castine
    1904 Castine
    1904 Print · USGS
    Penobscot Bay at the turn of the century shows a maritime landscape of bustling ports and emerging summer colonies. Genealogists and historians can trace old coastal settlements like Castine, locate the grounds of Ft. George, and follow the Steamboat Routes that linked the mainland to Dark Harbor.
    7 unique versions available
  25. 1904 Map of Cherryfield
    1904 Map of Cherryfield
    1904 Cherryfield
    1904 Print · USGS
    The coastal and barrens landscape of Washington County is captured here at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named points and early settlements from Cherryfield down to the shores of Narraguagus Bay and Millbridge.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1904 Map of Mount Desert
    1904 Map of Mount Desert
    1904 Mount Desert
    1904 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island and the surrounding Hancock County coastline appear here at the height of the steamship era. Researchers can trace historic shorelines from Northeast Harbor to Southwest Harbor or locate vanished sites like the U.S. Coaling Station.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1904 Map of Swan Island
    1904 Map of Swan Island
    1904 Swan Island
    1904 Print · USGS
    The granite shores of Hancock County appear here at the turn of the century, showing a network of island villages and maritime routes. Trace the old foundations and landing sites at Frenchboro and Minturn, or locate the Bluehill Bay L.H. and early steamboat paths.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1904 Map of Bar Harbor
    1904 Map of Bar Harbor
    1904 Bar Harbor
    1904 Print · USGS
    The granite coast of Maine appears at the height of its maritime era, with a dense network of steamboat routes and ferry crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Bar Harbor, the rail terminus at Mount Desert Ferry, and the fishing outposts of Islesford and Sorrento.
    6 unique versions available
  37. 1904 Map of Bluehill
    1904 Map of Bluehill
    1904 Bluehill
    1904 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hancock County at the turn of the century shows a maritime landscape of interconnected peninsulas and island settlements. Genealogists can trace family lines in Sedgwick, Brooksville, and Bluehill, or locate landmarks like Bluehill Mineral Spring and the STEAMBOAT landing at Haven.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1904 Map of Petit Manan
    1904 Map of Petit Manan
    1904 Petit Manan
    1904 Print · USGS
    The rugged coastline of Washington and Hancock Counties comes alive in this early-century survey. Trace maritime history through the Steamboat Route and local landmarks like Corea, the Petit Manan I. L.H., and Bois Bubert Island.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1904 Map of Vinalhaven
    1904 Map of Vinalhaven
    1904 Vinalhaven
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Fox Islands and Penobscot Bay are captured here at a maritime peak, when steamboats and granite quarries drove the local economy. Researchers can trace historic ferry paths and find family landmarks like Coombs Hill, Browns Head L.H., and the settlement at North Haven.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1905 Map of Penobscot Bay
    1905 Map of Penobscot Bay
    1905 Penobscot Bay
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Maine coastline at the dawn of the twentieth century was a bustling network of maritime trade and summer retreats. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of coastal life through the STEAMBOAT ROUTE, the Northport Camp Ground, and settlements like Sargentville.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1911 Map of Ellsworth
    1911 Map of Ellsworth
    1911 Ellsworth
    1911 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hancock County at the turn of the century shows a landscape of busy rail junctions and remote plantation schools. Genealogists can trace family names at Washington Junction or locate the old Beechland School and Morrison School.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1929 Map of Great Pond
    1929 Map of Great Pond
    1929 Great Pond
    1929 Print · USGS
    The rural interior of Hancock County is captured here in the late twenties during a period of remote timber camps and small mountain schools. Researchers can locate long-standing landmarks such as Archer's Corners, Rebel Hill Sch, and the isolated Rackliff Camp.
  55. 1929 Map of Lead Mountain
    1929 Map of Lead Mountain
    1929 Lead Mountain
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Maine backcountry near the Hancock and Washington County line is shown here in the late twenties, dominated by timberlands and glacial lakes. Genealogists and historians can locate remote outposts like Jacobs Camp, the Howe Farm, and the trails surrounding Lead Mountain.
  58. 1930 Map of Tunk Lake
    1930 Map of Tunk Lake
    1930 Tunk Lake
    1930 Print · USGS
    Hancock County was a landscape of timber and tide in the early 1930s, where the Maine Central rail line linked small coastal villages to the deep woods. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads in Donnells, rural education at Tunk Lake Sch, and the locations of sporting retreats like the Wichyup Club.
  61. 1931 Map of Springfield
    1931 Map of Springfield
    1931 Springfield
    1931 Print · USGS
    Penobscot and Washington counties in the early 1930s reveal a landscape of ridges, bogs, and scattered timber camps. Genealogists can trace early rural life through features like Poplar Tavern Camp, the Dill Ridge Fire Tower, and numerous district schools like Cole Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1931 Map of Saponac
    1931 Map of Saponac
    1931 Saponac
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Maine wilderness of the early thirties is captured here before modern development, spanning the border of Penobscot and Hancock counties. Researchers can trace rural life through the locations of the Greenfield Cemetery, the Morrison Mill, and several district schools like School No 1.
  67. 1932 Map of Tunk Lake
    1932 Map of Tunk Lake
    1932 Tunk Lake
    1932 Print · USGS
    The coastal inlets and glacial highlands of Hancock County are meticulously detailed in the early 1930s. Researchers can trace the Maine Central rail line through Sullivan and locate vanished local landmarks like the Think Lake Sch and Wickypup Club.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1932 Map of Nicatous Lake
    1932 Map of Nicatous Lake
    1932 Nicatous Lake
    1932 Print · USGS
    Nicatous Lake and the surrounding Maine wilderness are captured here in the early 1930s, when private sporting retreats and seasonal camps dotted the shoreline. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific locations like the Explorers Club, Adler Tavern Camp, and Sullivan Camp.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1932 Map of Lead Mountain
    1932 Map of Lead Mountain
    1932 Lead Mountain
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Maine timberlands and the historic Air Line Road are captured here in the early thirties, showcasing a landscape of isolated logging camps and remote lakes. Researchers can locate family-named sites like Howe Farm Camp, the settlements of Deblois and Beddington, and the Fire Tower atop Lead Mountain.
    5 unique versions available
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