Old Maps of South China, China for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of South China. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of South China.


South China, China maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Vassalboro
    1893 Map of Vassalboro
    1893 Vassalboro
    1893 Print · USGS
    Maine's heartland in the 1890s reveals a network of mill villages and lakeside settlements along the Kennebec River. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks near China Lake, North Vassalboro, and the rural crossroads of Weeks Mills.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1898 Map of Vassalboro, 1935 Print
    1898 Map of Vassalboro, 1935 Print
    1898 Vassalboro
    1935 Print · USGS
    Kennebec County at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of mill towns and interconnected lakes. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint at Weeks Mills and Cooper Mills or follow the path of the Maine Central R.R. along the Kennebec River.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1956 Map of Vassalboro, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Vassalboro, 1958 Print
    1956 Vassalboro
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec River valley and the shores of China Lake are captured here during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace historic institutions and rural centers like the Oak Grove Seminary, Erskine Academy, and the Windsor Fairgrounds.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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

  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 Vassalboro NE, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Vassalboro NE, 1980 Print
    1975 Vassalboro NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central Maine in the mid-1970s is shown in this aerial survey focused on the waters of China Lake. Local historians can trace the rural layouts of North Vassalboro, South China, and Dirigo Corner exactly as they appeared then.

  11. 1983 Map of China Lake
    1983 Map of China Lake
    1983 China Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    Kennebec County in the early eighties centers on the expansive shores of China Lake and its surrounding hamlets. Researchers can trace local lineages through family-named sites like Priest Hill Cem and Dudley Cem, or locate landmarks such as St Peters Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1984 Map of Augusta
    1984 Map of Augusta
    1984 Augusta
    1984 Print · USGS
    Mid-coast and central Maine were undergoing steady change in the mid-eighties as traditional river and coastal industries met expanding recreation. You can trace the Maine Central RR through Augusta or explore the rugged shoreline from Rockland Harbor up to Mount Megunticook.

  13. 2024 Map of China Lake, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of China Lake, 2024 Print
    2024 China Lake
    2024 Print · USGS
    Kennebec County's lake-centered settlements are mapped here in the modern era, showing the enduring boundaries of villages like North Vassalboro and South China. Researchers can trace dozens of family burial grounds, from Williams Cem and Haskell Cem to the Friends Churchyard Cem.

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