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1940s Maps of Deer Isle, Maine

Explore 8 historic maps of Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle'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.
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Start exploring Deer Isle's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Deer Isle, ME maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Castine, 1959 Print
    1941 Map of Castine, 1959 Print
    1941 Castine
    1959 Print · USGS
    Penobscot Bay and its storied coastal villages appear here in the early 1940s, showing the intersection of maritime trade and rural Maine life. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail terminals at Mack Pt, local schools like Park Sch, and the historical site of Fort George.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1941 Map of Vinalhaven, 1962 Print
    1941 Map of Vinalhaven, 1962 Print
    1941 Vinalhaven
    1962 Print · USGS
    Penobscot Bay is captured in high detail during the early 1940s, showing the intricate island communities of the Fox Islands. Researchers can trace family sites near Seaview Cem, locate maritime landmarks like Heron Neck L H, and explore the geography of Hurricane Island.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Deer Isle, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Deer Isle, 1958 Print
    1942 Deer Isle
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine life in the 1940s centers on the granite industry and maritime trade routes throughout Deer Isle and the Penobscot Bay islands. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local economies through the QUARRIES at Stonington and the many family-named landmarks like Greenlaw Neck or Conary Head.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Castine
    1943 Map of Castine
    1943 Castine
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Penobscot Bay life is charted here during the early 1940s, from the historic streets of the mainland to the isolated island harbors. Genealogists can trace family connections at Bethany Chapel or locate the old Farnham Sch and the rail depot at Searsport Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 1944 Map of Vinalhaven
    1944 Map of Vinalhaven
    1944 Vinalhaven
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Fox Islands of Maine are captured here during the 1940s, showing the intricate island-and-bay network of Penobscot Bay. Genealogists can trace early family sites like Fuller Cem and Browns Cem or locate maritime landmarks such as Browns Head LH.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1944 Map of Deer Isle
    1944 Map of Deer Isle
    1944 Deer Isle
    1944 Print · USGS
    Penobscot Bay and the Eggemoggin Reach appear here in the early 1940s, highlighting the granite and maritime hubs of the Maine coast. Genealogists and historians can locate family homes near Stonington, coastal Quarries, and landmarks like Forest Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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.
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