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1940s Maps of Penobscot, Maine

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

Penobscot, 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. 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.
  7. 1942 Map of Bucksport
    1942 Map of Bucksport
    1942 Bucksport
    1942 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Penobscot River valley is captured here just as the river-and-rail economy defined local life. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named crossroads like Nealeys Corner and Ellingwoods Corner or locate the landmark Fort Knox and Prospect Ferry.
  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. 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.
  19. 1948 Map of Bucksport
    1948 Map of Bucksport
    1948 Bucksport
    1948 Print · USGS
    Mid-coast Maine at the end of the 1940s reveals a bustling corridor of river commerce and rail transport along the Penobscot River. Researchers can trace old family lines at Wiswell Cem, locate the historic Fort Knox State Park, and follow the tracks of the Bangor and Aroostook through towns like Winterport.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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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