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1950s Maps of Hancock County, Maine

Explore 23 historic maps of Hancock County 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 Hancock County'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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Start exploring Hancock County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Hancock County, ME maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Petit Manan
    1950 Map of Petit Manan
    1950 Petit Manan
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington and Hancock counties are seen here at mid-century, defined by lobster harbors and the shifting tides of the Atlantic. Researchers can trace family names and local landmarks from Corea to Dyer Harbor, including the Corea Cem and Long Mill Cove.
  4. 1950 Map of Cherryfield
    1950 Map of Cherryfield
    1950 Cherryfield
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Narraguagus River valley and the coastal harbors of Washington County are shown here in the years following World War II. Local historians can trace the Maine Central railroad line through Unionville and Cherryfield, or locate family sites near Evergreen Cem and Steuben Harbor.
  7. 1950 Map of Petit Manan
    1950 Map of Petit Manan
    1950 Petit Manan
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Downeast shoreline around Corea and Pigeon Hill is captured here at the mid-century, before modern development changed the coast. Trace family roots at Corea Cem and explore the historic Carrying Place between the harbor and the sea.
  10. 1953 Map of Wabassus Lake, 1984 Print
    1953 Map of Wabassus Lake, 1984 Print
    1953 Wabassus Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    Maine's wilderness townships come to life in this mid-century survey of the interconnected waterways north of the Machias River. Researchers can trace historic forest service landmarks like the State Forest Service Camp or locate the village of Grand Lake Stream and its local cemetery.
  13. 1954 Map of Cherryfield
    1954 Map of Cherryfield
    1954 Cherryfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Narraguagus River valley and the coastal reaches of Washington County are shown here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the Maine Central rail line through rural outposts like Unionville and Smithville or locate the Evergreen Cem near the riverbanks.
  16. 1954 Map of Millinocket, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Millinocket, 1968 Print
    1954 Millinocket
    1968 Print · USGS
    Maine's North Woods and the Penobscot Valley are captured here during the mid-century era of logging and rail dominance. You can trace the path of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad through timber towns like Millinocket, Mattawamkeag, and Silver Ridge.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of Orland, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Orland, 1956 Print
    1955 Orland
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of interconnected ponds and granite ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Condon Hill, locate the U S Fish Hatchery, and find the Annear Copper Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1955 Map of Orono, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Orono, 1957 Print
    1955 Orono
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot river valley thrived as a center of education and industry in the mid-fifties, anchored by Indian Island and the university. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites from French Settlement to Clewleyville Corners and the Old Gold Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of Bucksport, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Bucksport, 1957 Print
    1955 Bucksport
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot River valley thrives as a rail and maritime corridor during the mid-fifties, anchored by the industrial activities at Mt Waldo. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy family sites including Wiswell Cem, Nealys Corner, and the historic Fort Knox State Park.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Bar Harbor, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Bar Harbor, 1960 Print
    1956 Bar Harbor
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape defined by seafaring villages and the protected peaks of Acadia National Park. Genealogists and historians can trace coastal life from the streets of Bar Harbor to remote island settlements like Islesford and Gerrishville.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Mount Desert, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Mount Desert, 1960 Print
    1956 Mount Desert
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island and the surrounding Maine coast are shown here in the mid-fifties, before modern expansion altered the local landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace coastal heritage through landmarks like Somesville, Federated Ch, and family sites like Marlboro Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Bangor, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Bangor, 1966 Print
    1956 Bangor
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maine comes alive in this survey of the rugged coast and river valleys during the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the vital rail corridors of the Maine Central RR connecting timber towns like Old Town to the coast at Bar Harbor.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1956 Map of Bath, 1974 Print
    1956 Map of Bath, 1974 Print
    1956 Bath
    1974 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of deep-water harbors and island outposts as the region transitioned from industrial roots to a summer destination. Genealogists can trace maritime families in Boothbay Harbor, Tenants Harbor, and on remote Monhegan Island.
  40. 1957 Map of Bath
    1957 Map of Bath
    1957 Bath
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast in the mid-fifties is captured here, from the shipbuilding hubs of Bath and Brunswick to the granite reaches of Rockland. Researchers can trace the Maine Central RR line and remote island outposts like Monhegan Island and Matinicus Isle.
  43. 1957 Map of Tunk Lake, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Tunk Lake, 1959 Print
    1957 Tunk Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the late 1950s shows a landscape defined by the Maine Central RR and tidal waters like Hog Bay. Local historians can trace family locations near Bayview Cem, the Union Ch, and settlements from Deblois to East Sullivan.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of Ellsworth, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Ellsworth, 1959 Print
    1957 Ellsworth
    1959 Print · USGS
    Hancock County at the end of the fifties shows the critical transition from rail-dependent industry to the modern highway era. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites and rural schoolhouses, including Hillside Cem, Stetson Sch, and the junctions of the Maine Central Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Blue Hill, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Blue Hill, 1959 Print
    1957 Blue Hill
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hancock County in the late fifties reveals a maritime world of interconnected bays and small village centers. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Number Three Chapel, Forest Home Cem, and the old docks at South Blue Hill.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Great Pond, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Great Pond, 1959 Print
    1957 Great Pond
    1959 Print · USGS
    Hancock County's interior townships are shown here in the late fifties as military recreation and training sites integrated with traditional rural settlements. Researchers can locate the Hadley Cem and several community schools like Monticello Sch and Caruso Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Saponac, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Saponac, 1959 Print
    1957 Saponac
    1959 Print · USGS
    Penobscot and Hancock counties are shown here in the late fifties, during a period of rural stability in the Maine north woods. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mt Repose Cem, the Thirty-Nine Tannery, and the Corner Sch in Lowell.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Lead Mountain, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Lead Mountain, 1959 Print
    1957 Lead Mountain
    1959 Print · USGS
    The wild lake country of Down East Maine is shown here in the late fifties, featuring the scattered outposts and high ridges of Washington and Hancock Counties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Beddington, Dog Corners, and the prominent Lookout Tower atop Lead Mtn.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of Fredericton, 1981 Print
    1957 Map of Fredericton, 1981 Print
    1957 Fredericton
    1981 Print · USGS
    The New Brunswick and Maine borderlands come into focus in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Saint John River and massive military tracts. Genealogists can locate riverfront hamlets like Maugerville or inland sites like Scotch Settlement along the Canadian Pacific rail line.
  64. 1958 Map of Bath
    1958 Map of Bath
    1958 Bath
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the late fifties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and remote island outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the Maine Central RR through Bath, explore the islands of Muscongus Bay, or locate seafaring families at Pemaquid Point.
  67. 1958 Map of Millinocket
    1958 Map of Millinocket
    1958 Millinocket
    1958 Print · USGS
    Maine's North Woods and the Penobscot river valley are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of timber, rail, and wild waters. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Canadian Pacific railroad and find historic settlements like Millinocket, Sherman Station, and Mattawamkeag.
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