1940s Maps of Blue Hill, Maine

Explore 5 historic maps of Blue Hill from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Blue Hill's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Blue Hill's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Blue Hill, ME maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Orland
    1942 Map of Orland
    1942 Orland
    1942 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, the rugged interior between the Penobscot River and Ellsworth was a landscape of high summits and conservation-focused industry. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks like Bucks Mills, the U S Fish Hatchery, and the scattered settlements of East Orland and North Ellsworth.

  2. 1942 Map of Mount Desert
    1942 Map of Mount Desert
    1942 Mount Desert
    1942 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island and the surrounding Maine coast appear here just as the war began, showing the interplay of maritime life and early conservation. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like South Surry Cem and long-standing schools such as Bayside Sch or The Narrows Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Blue Hill
    1944 Map of Blue Hill
    1944 Blue Hill
    1944 Print · USGS
    Hancock County’s rugged coastline and seafaring villages are captured here in the mid-1940s, just as modern infrastructure began to bridge these isolated peninsulas. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Hilltop Cem, the Grays Corner Sch, and the Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Bangor
    1948 Map of Bangor
    1948 Bangor
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast and its industrial river valleys are captured here shortly after the war, showing the vital shipping and rail hubs of the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Maine Central RR connecting Bangor, Augusta, and Old Town.

  5. 1948 Map of Orland
    1948 Map of Orland
    1948 Orland
    1948 Print · USGS
    Hancock and Penobscot counties are shown here just after the war, when rural hamlets and lakeside retreats defined the landscape. Researchers can locate the Annear Copper Mine, the US Fish Hatchery, and numerous family burial grounds like Evergreen Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

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