1940s Maps of Kennebec County, Maine

Explore 12 historic maps of Kennebec County 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 Kennebec County'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 Kennebec County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Kennebec County, ME maps

(12)
  1. 1941 Map of Livermore
    1941 Map of Livermore
    1941 Livermore
    1941 Print · USGS
    Androscoggin County at the start of the 1940s is a landscape defined by the river and rail economy between Livermore Falls and Wayne. Genealogists can trace family footprints across numerous rural districts, locating Brettuns Mills and the many schoolhouses like Young Sch and Pike Sch.

  2. 1941 Map of Vassalboro, 1954 Print
    1941 Map of Vassalboro, 1954 Print
    1941 Vassalboro
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Maine in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of lakeside settlements and scattered rural schoolhouses between the Kennebec and Sheepscot rivers. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Oak Grove Seminary, Friends Cem, and Weeks Mills.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Augusta, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Augusta, 1956 Print
    1941 Augusta
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec River valley and its surrounding lake country are documented here just before the mid-century, showing the capital's growth alongside quiet rural townships. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Stevens Cem, several small schoolhouses including Cony Sch, and the rail stops at Readfield Depot.

  4. 1942 Map of Lewiston
    1942 Map of Lewiston
    1942 Lewiston
    1942 Print · USGS
    Lewiston and the Androscoggin River valley are shown in detail during the early 1940s, capturing the area's transition from industrial hubs to rural crossroads. Researchers can locate early schoolhouses like No Name Sch, the campus of Bates College, and vanished rail stops at Golder Siding and Leeds Junc.

  5. 1942 Map of Liberty
    1942 Map of Liberty
    1942 Liberty
    1942 Print · USGS
    Waldo and Lincoln County lands are documented here just before mid-century, showing a landscape of rural schools and family-named corners. Genealogists can trace property near Hibberts Gore or locate ancestral homesites near Handy Sch and Montville Post Office.

  6. 1943 Map of Augusta
    1943 Map of Augusta
    1943 Augusta
    1943 Print · USGS
    Augusta and the surrounding Kennebec County lakes are shown in detail during the early 1940s as the rail and river economies converged. Genealogists can locate family plots at Lakeview Cem, trace old school districts like Ballard Sch, and find landmarks like the Fish Hatchery.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Gardiner
    1943 Map of Gardiner
    1943 Gardiner
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec River valley in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of riverside industry and inland farming communities. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local schoolhouses like J F Stevens Sch and family crossroads such as Spears Cor or Starbird Cor.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1943 Map of Vassalboro
    1943 Map of Vassalboro
    1943 Vassalboro
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Maine in the early 1940s is a landscape of expansive lake systems and interconnected mill villages. Researchers can trace the heritage of local institutions like Oak Grove Seminary, the stop at Windsor Station, and the historic Friends Cem.

  9. 1943 Map of Norridgewock
    1943 Map of Norridgewock
    1943 Norridgewock
    1943 Print · USGS
    Somerset and Kennebec counties are shown here just after the start of the war, when the Maine Central railroad still connected these rural river towns. Researchers can locate specific family landmarks including the Whitehouse Cem, Hersom Sch, and the Norridgewock Rearing Pool.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1943 Map of Waterville
    1943 Map of Waterville
    1943 Waterville
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec and Sebasticook river valleys are shown in detail during the early 1940s, highlighting the rail hubs of Waterville and Winslow. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Pratt Cem or the rural Covell Sch and Ten Lots Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1944 Map of Wiscasset
    1944 Map of Wiscasset
    1944 Wiscasset
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Sheepscot and Damariscotta rivers define this mid-coast Maine region in the 1940s as the rail and river economy persists. Trace family history at Head Tide, the Whitefield Memorial Hospital, or early schoolhouses like Alna Center Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 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.

End of results
Showing maps 1-12 of 12

Top cities of Kennebec County

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Kennebec County?
  • What is the oldest map of Kennebec County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Kennebec County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Kennebec County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Kennebec County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Kennebec County?
  • Where are historical maps of Kennebec County sourced from?