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
(3)- 1942 Map of Bar Harbor
1942 Bar Harbor1942 Print · USGSMount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula are shown just before the war in this detailed coastal survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Bar Harbor, locate the village of Islesford, and explore landmarks like Chicken Mill Pond.4 unique versions available - 1942 Map of Mount Desert
1942 Mount Desert1942 Print · USGSMount 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 - 1948 Map of Bangor
1948 Bangor1948 Print · USGSThe 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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