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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Orono, Maine

Explore 20 historic maps of Orono from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Orono, ME maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Orono
    1902 Map of Orono
    1902 Orono
    1902 Print · USGS
    Penobscot River life at the turn of the century centered on a busy corridor of rail, river, and industry. Researchers can trace the early footprint of the University, the rail lines of the Bangor and Aroostook RR, and settlements like Basin Mills and Indian Island.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1902 Map of Bangor
    1902 Map of Bangor
    1902 Bangor
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot River valley at the turn of the century shows a bustling hub of rail and river commerce connecting Bangor and Brewer. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and transit routes through Kenduskeag, Leather Corner, and along the Maine Central R. R.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Bangor
    1942 Map of Bangor
    1942 Bangor
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot River valley thrives in this early-forties survey of the region's industrial and rural heart. Trace the historic street plans of Bangor and Brewer or locate family homesteads near Leather Corner and Snow Corner.
  10. 1944 Map of Orono, 1954 Print
    1944 Map of Orono, 1954 Print
    1944 Orono
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot River corridor is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the early footprint of the University of Maine and the industrial activity of Old Town. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through French Settlement, Woodlawn Cem, and the Old Gold Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1946 Map of Bangor
    1946 Map of Bangor
    1946 Bangor
    1946 Print · USGS
    Bangor and the Penobscot River are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a critical hub of rail transport and military aviation. Local historians can trace the development of Dow Field, find local schools like Tennyson Sch, or locate family plots in Lakeview Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1946 Map of Orono
    1946 Map of Orono
    1946 Orono
    1946 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County industry and academia meet along the river in the mid-forties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Marsh Island, locate the University of Maine campus, and find local landmarks like the Old Gold Mine Trail.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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.
  22. 1955 Map of Orono, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Orono, 1957 Print
    1955 Orono
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot river valley thrived as a center of education and industry in the mid-fifties, anchored by Indian Island and the university. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites from French Settlement to Clewleyville Corners and the Old Gold Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of Bangor, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Bangor, 1957 Print
    1955 Bangor
    1957 Print · USGS
    Bangor and the surrounding Penobscot Valley are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by riverside industry and lakefront life. Researchers can trace historic rail connections at Northern Maine Junction and locate family landmarks like Lakeside Ldg or Evergreen Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 1977 Map of Pushaw Lake
    1977 Map of Pushaw Lake
    1977 Pushaw Lake
    1977 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County life in the late seventies is centered on the expansive waters of Pushaw Lake and the rural crossroads of Glenburn Center. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Bangor and Aroostook rail line, locate Lakeview Cem, or explore the many landings like Elliot Landing.
  40. 1978 Map of Bangor, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Bangor, 1979 Print
    1978 Bangor
    1979 Print · USGS
    Greater Bangor at the close of the 1970s shows a classic Maine river city balancing its rail-and-river heritage with modern aviation. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Mt Pleasant Cem or trace the early paths of the Maine Central Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1985 Map of Bangor
    1985 Map of Bangor
    1985 Bangor
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-Maine during the mid-eighties centers on the industrial pulse of the Penobscot River and its critical rail connections. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns from Old Town to Ellsworth and locate regional landmarks like Fort Knox State Park.
  46. 1988 Map of Veazie
    1988 Map of Veazie
    1988 Veazie
    1988 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County settlements and industrial infrastructure are captured here in the late eighties as the riverfront evolved. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Drive-In Theater and the Hydro-Power Dam near Clewleyville Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1988 Map of Old Town
    1988 Map of Old Town
    1988 Old Town
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot and Stillwater rivers converge here in the 1980s, framing the industrial and academic centers of Old Town and the Univ of Maine. Trace riverfront history across Marsh Island or locate smaller locales like Great Works and Stillwater.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1994 Map of Bangor
    1994 Map of Bangor
    1994 Bangor
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot River valley and the coastal highlands of eastern Maine are captured here in the mid-1990s. Researchers can trace the industrial rail corridors of the Maine Central Railroad or explore the landscape around Old Town, Bucksport, and Graham Lake.
  55. 1996 Map of Bangor, 2000 Print
    1996 Map of Bangor, 2000 Print
    1996 Bangor
    2000 Print · USGS
    Bangor and the Penobscot River valley are captured in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape defined by collegiate growth and aviation infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of Husson College and the Bangor International Airport alongside landmarks like Northern Maine Junction.
  58. 1998 Map of Old Town, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Old Town, 2001 Print
    1998 Old Town
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Penobscot River valley near the turn of the millennium shows a landscape defined by its island settlements and university influence. Researchers can trace the layout of the Penobscot Indian Reservation or locate landmarks like Dewitt Field and the Univ of Maine.
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