Old Maps of Benton, Maine for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Benton with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Benton has changed over the decades.


Benton, ME maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Waterville
    1892 Map of Waterville
    1892 Waterville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Maine thrived along the river valleys during the late nineteenth-century rail boom. Researchers can trace the development of the Maine Central Railroad through Waterville or locate older river crossings like Pishon Ferry.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1926 Map of Burnham
    1926 Map of Burnham
    1926 Burnham
    1926 Print · USGS
    Waldo and Kennebec counties in the mid-1920s are captured here as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family-named corners centered on the Sebasticook River. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Quaker Hill Church, the Freedom Town House, and dozens of district sites like Beech Hill School.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 1957 Map of Waterville, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Waterville, 1959 Print
    1957 Waterville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec River valley in the late fifties shows a bustling industrial landscape centered on the rail-and-river hub of Waterville. Researchers can trace historic institutions like Colby College, the Central Maine Sanatorium, and family-named sites such as Pishon Ferry or Ten Lots Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Burnham, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Burnham, 1959 Print
    1957 Burnham
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Maine in the late 1950s reveals a landscape of tight-knit crossroads and small academies centered on the Unity Pond basin. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Reynolds Corner, Freedom Academy, and the winding Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1975 Map of Waterville NE, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Waterville NE, 1980 Print
    1975 Waterville NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Kennebec County farmland and riverfronts are captured in the mid-seventies, documenting the rural character of the Maine interior. Trace old field patterns and property lines near Clinton, Shawmut, and the Sebasticook River.

  11. 1975 Map of Waterville SE, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Waterville SE, 1980 Print
    1975 Waterville SE
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec and Sebasticook River corridors in the mid-1970s reveal a landscape of riverside industry and expanding rural neighborhoods. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of Waterville, Winslow, and the outlying settlement at Goodwin Corner.

  12. 1975 Map of Burnham SW, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Burnham SW, 1980 Print
    1975 Burnham SW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Kennebec County as it appeared in the mid-seventies, showing the agricultural and forested landscape of central Maine. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Albion, South Albion, and the winding Fifteenmile Stream.

  13. 1982 Map of Clinton
    1982 Map of Clinton
    1982 Clinton
    1982 Print · USGS
    Kennebec County river valleys and rural uplands are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites such as Nobles Ferry Cem, Morrison Corner, and the Maine Central rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1982 Map of Albion, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Albion, 1983 Print
    1982 Albion
    1983 Print · USGS
    Albion and the Kennebec County interior are captured in the early eighties as a landscape of interconnected wetlands and small farm settlements. Researchers can trace family history through sites like the Besse Sch, Puddledock Hall, and the Quaker Hill Cem.

  15. 1982 Map of Fairfield, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Fairfield, 1983 Print
    1982 Fairfield
    1983 Print · USGS
    Kennebec County river towns thrive along the banks of the Kennebec River during the early eighties. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous burial grounds like Reed Cem and Holt Cem, or locate historic school sites such as the Boston Ave Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1985 Map of Skowhegan, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Skowhegan, 1986 Print
    1985 Skowhegan
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Maine in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-driven industry and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family names and farmsteads near Lake George or along the Maine Central Railroad through Pittsfield and Burnham.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 2011 Map of Fairfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fairfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Fairfield
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Waterville, Winslow, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of Clinton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Clinton, 2011 Print
    2011 Clinton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Fairfield, Skowhegan, and other nearby areas

  19. 2011 Map of Albion, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Albion, 2011 Print
    2011 Albion
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Winslow, Clinton, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Fairfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fairfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Fairfield
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Waterville, Winslow, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Clinton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Clinton, 2014 Print
    2014 Clinton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Fairfield, Skowhegan, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Albion, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Albion, 2014 Print
    2014 Albion
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Winslow, Clinton, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Albion, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Albion, 2018 Print
    2018 Albion
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Winslow, Clinton, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Fairfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fairfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Fairfield
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Waterville, Winslow, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Clinton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Clinton, 2018 Print
    2018 Clinton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Benton, including Fairfield, Skowhegan, and other nearby areas

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