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Old Maps of Penobscot, Maine for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 60 historic maps of Penobscot. 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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Penobscot, ME 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
  4. 1900 Map of Bucksport
    1900 Map of Bucksport
    1900 Bucksport
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot River corridor is captured here at the turn of the century as a vital artery for rail, river, and granite industries. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named corners and landmarks like Fort Knox, the Quarry at Mt Waldo, and Prospect Ferry.
  7. 1902 Map of Bucksport
    1902 Map of Bucksport
    1902 Bucksport
    1902 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the turn of the century centered on the maritime and rail traffic of the Penobscot River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace old family settlements from Newburg Village to Orrington, alongside industrial landmarks like the Quarry and the historic fortifications at Fort Knox.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1902 Map of Castine
    1902 Map of Castine
    1902 Castine
    1902 Print · USGS
    Penobscot Bay at the dawn of the 1900s shows a thriving maritime landscape of island settlements and harbor towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and coastal landmarks near Ft. George, Northport Camp Ground, and the various landings of Islesboro.
  13. 1904 Map of Castine
    1904 Map of Castine
    1904 Castine
    1904 Print · USGS
    Penobscot Bay at the turn of the century shows a maritime landscape of bustling ports and emerging summer colonies. Genealogists and historians can trace old coastal settlements like Castine, locate the grounds of Ft. George, and follow the Steamboat Routes that linked the mainland to Dark Harbor.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 1904 Map of Bluehill
    1904 Map of Bluehill
    1904 Bluehill
    1904 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hancock County at the turn of the century shows a maritime landscape of interconnected peninsulas and island settlements. Genealogists can trace family lines in Sedgwick, Brooksville, and Bluehill, or locate landmarks like Bluehill Mineral Spring and the STEAMBOAT landing at Haven.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1905 Map of Penobscot Bay
    1905 Map of Penobscot Bay
    1905 Penobscot Bay
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Maine coastline at the dawn of the twentieth century was a bustling network of maritime trade and summer retreats. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of coastal life through the STEAMBOAT ROUTE, the Northport Camp Ground, and settlements like Sargentville.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 1955 Map of Bucksport, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Bucksport, 1957 Print
    1955 Bucksport
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot River valley thrives as a rail and maritime corridor during the mid-fifties, anchored by the industrial activities at Mt Waldo. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy family sites including Wiswell Cem, Nealys Corner, and the historic Fort Knox State Park.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 1957 Map of Blue Hill, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Blue Hill, 1959 Print
    1957 Blue Hill
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hancock County in the late fifties reveals a maritime world of interconnected bays and small village centers. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Number Three Chapel, Forest Home Cem, and the old docks at South Blue Hill.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 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.
  61. 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.
  64. 1973 Map of Castine, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Castine, 1977 Print
    1973 Castine
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast near the confluence of the Penobscot and Bagaduce Rivers is captured here in the early 1970s. Local historians can trace the foundations of Ft George, the route of the British Canal, and the grounds of the Maritime Academy in Castine.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1981 Map of Penobscot
    1981 Map of Penobscot
    1981 Penobscot
    1981 Print · USGS
    The coastal waters of the Bagaduce River and Northern Bay define this corner of Maine in the early eighties. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Leach Cem or locate old settlements at South Penobscot and North Brooksville.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1981 Map of Blue Hill
    1981 Map of Blue Hill
    1981 Blue Hill
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine's maritime and industrial character is preserved here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace family history through the Early Settlers Cemetery or locate landmarks like Stevens Academy and the old Blue Hill Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1981 Map of Branch Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Branch Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Branch Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    Hancock County’s lakelands are captured here in the early 1980s, documenting the rural communities of North Ellsworth and West Surry. Researchers can trace the Maine Central rail line, locate small family plots like Gott Cem, and explore the shoreline of Branch Lake.
    2 unique versions available
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