Old Maps of Dresden, Maine for Metal Detecting

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Dresden, ME maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Gardiner
    1892 Map of Gardiner
    1892 Gardiner
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec River valley in the 1890s was a bustling corridor of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landings from Gardiner down to Bowdoinham, including points like Ship Yard Pt and the grounds of the Richmond Campmeeting.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1893 Map of Wiscasset
    1893 Map of Wiscasset
    1893 Wiscasset
    1893 Print · USGS
    The coastal and inland reaches of Lincoln County come alive in the 1890s, centered on the shipping and rail hub of Wiscasset. Trace the paths of the Maine Central Railroad and find early settlements like Head Tide, Dresden Mills, and Damariscotta Mills.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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

  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 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

  7. 1957 Map of Wiscasset, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Wiscasset, 1959 Print
    1957 Wiscasset
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Sheepscot and Damariscotta river valleys are shown in the late 1950s, a landscape of tidal flats and inland ponds. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Goodspeed Cem, St Denis Ch, and the old settlements at Head Tide or Dresden Mills.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of Gardiner, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Gardiner, 1959 Print
    1957 Gardiner
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec River valley in the late fifties shows a landscape of riverfront industry and rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Batchelders Crossing or Litchfield Academy and explore the complex waters of Swan Island.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 1970 Map of Wiscasset, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Wiscasset, 1974 Print
    1970 Wiscasset
    1974 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lincoln County is documented here during the early 1970s, showing the intricate relationship between the Sheepscot River and the village of Wiscasset. Genealogists can trace family landmarks across several townships, from Dresden Mills to ancestral burial sites like Herriman Cem and Marston Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1970 Map of East Pittston, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of East Pittston, 1974 Print
    1970 East Pittston
    1974 Print · USGS
    Coastal Kennebec County as it appeared in the early seventies shows a landscape of tidal rivers and quiet crossroads. Genealogists can trace established family names and burial sites at Butman Cem, Goodspeed Cem, and Trainor Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1980 Map of Richmond
    1980 Map of Richmond
    1980 Richmond
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec River corridor comes alive in the early 1980s, documenting a landscape of tidal flats and riverfront settlements. Researchers can trace family lines through numerous burial grounds like Maple Grove Cem or locate the historic river crossings near Iceboro and Swan Island.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1980 Map of Gardiner
    1980 Map of Gardiner
    1980 Gardiner
    1980 Print · USGS
    Gardiner and the Kennebec River valley are captured in the early 1980s as modern turnpike travel intersected with traditional riverfront industry. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds like St Josephs Cem and trace historical sites such as the Colburn House State Mem.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1980 Map of Gardiner, 1991 Print
    1980 Map of Gardiner, 1991 Print
    1980 Gardiner
    1991 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kennebec County comes alive in this 1940s survey of the river-and-rail corridor. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hathorn Hill, locate small rural schools such as Adams Sch, and find ancestors in Evergreen Cem.

  16. 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.

  17. 2024 Map of Wiscasset, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Wiscasset, 2024 Print
    2024 Wiscasset
    2024 Print · USGS
    The coastal village of Wiscasset and its rural hinterlands are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the area's deep-rooted settlement patterns. Genealogists can trace family burial sites like Ancient Cem and Huntoon Hill Cem near the historic Lincoln County Courthouse.

  18. 2024 Map of Gardiner, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Gardiner, 2024 Print
    2024 Gardiner
    2024 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities along the Kennebec River are documented here in their modern context. Researchers can trace dozens of family and community burial sites, including Oak Grove Cem and the Brown Family Cem, or locate landmarks like Iron Mine Hill.

  19. 2024 Map of Richmond, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Richmond, 2024 Print
    2024 Richmond
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec River corridor comes alive in this contemporary survey of the Sagadahoc and Lincoln county borders. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like Evergreen Cem and Barker Cem while tracing the shores of Swan Island.

  20. 2024 Map of East Pittston, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of East Pittston, 2024 Print
    2024 East Pittston
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural crossroads and river valleys of Kennebec County appear in high detail on this contemporary survey. Family historians can trace numerous burial sites like Putnam Cem and the Old Moody Cem near the banks of the Eastern River.

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