1940s Maps of Mount Desert, Maine

Explore 3 historic maps of Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert'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 Mount Desert's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Mount Desert, ME maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Bar Harbor
    1942 Map of Bar Harbor
    1942 Bar Harbor
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Mount Desert, including Bar Harbor, Hancock, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Mount Desert
    1942 Map of Mount Desert
    1942 Mount Desert
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Mount Desert, including Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Bangor
    1948 Map of Bangor
    1948 Bangor
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Mount Desert, including Bangor, Augusta, and other nearby areas

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