Old Maps of Cranes Corners, Orland for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Cranes Corners. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Cranes Corners, Orland maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Orland
    1900 Map of Orland
    1900 Orland
    1900 Print · USGS
    Maine's interior hills and glacial lakes are shown in detail at the turn of the century as the rail lines reached into Hancock County. Trace the development of small settlements like East Orland and Dedham, or locate the early U.S. Fish Hatchery near Green Lake.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1960 Map of Bangor
    1960 Map of Bangor
    1960 Bangor
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Maine in the sixties reveals a landscape of river-powered industry and sprawling coastal island chains. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Maine Central or locate mid-century aviation landmarks like Dow Air Force Base.

  8. 1961 Map of Bangor
    1961 Map of Bangor
    1961 Bangor
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maine comes alive through its busy river ports and rocky archipelagoes during a period of steady maritime and rail commerce. Researchers can trace the path of the Maine Central railroad and locate coastal landmarks from Acadia National Park to Vinalhaven Island.

  9. 1982 Map of Orland, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Orland, 1983 Print
    1982 Orland
    1983 Print · USGS
    Hancock County’s coastal interior is captured here in the early eighties, showing the transition from riverfront settlements to inland lakes. Researchers can trace ancestral sites at Back Ridge Cem, visit East Orland, or locate the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery.

  10. 1985 Map of Bangor
    1985 Map of Bangor
    1985 Bangor
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-Maine during the mid-eighties centers on the industrial pulse of the Penobscot River and its critical rail connections. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns from Old Town to Ellsworth and locate regional landmarks like Fort Knox State Park.

  11. 1994 Map of Bangor
    1994 Map of Bangor
    1994 Bangor
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot River valley and the coastal highlands of eastern Maine are captured here in the mid-1990s. Researchers can trace the industrial rail corridors of the Maine Central Railroad or explore the landscape around Old Town, Bucksport, and Graham Lake.

  12. 2024 Map of Orland, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Orland, 2024 Print
    2024 Orland
    2024 Print · USGS
    Hancock County’s inland waters and crossroads come into focus during this modern era of coastal Maine history. Local researchers can trace family lines through numerous rural burial sites like Front Ridge Cem and Back Ridge Cem, or locate the historic Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery.

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