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1950s Maps of Somerset County, Maine

Explore 41 historic maps of Somerset County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Somerset County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Somerset County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Somerset County, ME maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Kingsbury
    1950 Map of Kingsbury
    1950 Kingsbury
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Maine interior at the dawn of the fifties is a patchwork of small crossroads and remote ponds. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Mayfield Corner, Brighton, and the Foss Hill Cem, or explore the rural school districts like Campbell Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Attean
    1950 Map of Attean
    1950 Attean
    1950 Print · USGS
    Somerset County’s northern timberlands and the Canadian border are captured here at mid-century, when the railroad remained the primary artery. Researchers can locate the old Stetson Sch, the remote Boston Ranch, and the railway hub at Jackman Station.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Lewiston
    1950 Map of Lewiston
    1950 Lewiston
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands come alive in this post-war survey of the White Mountains and Androscoggin valley. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Maine Central Railroad and find high-altitude landmarks from Mount Washington to Bretton Woods.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Dead River
    1950 Map of Dead River
    1950 Dead River
    1950 Print · USGS
    Somerset and Franklin Counties are shown during a time of isolated farms and remote plantations in the mid-twentieth century. Researchers can locate early schoolhouses like Dead River Sch and trace the old postal route at Carry Pond PO.
  13. 1951 Map of Chain Lakes
    1951 Map of Chain Lakes
    1951 Chain Lakes
    1951 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's remote northern borderlands are shown here in the early fifties, following the historic Arnold Trail through the Chain of Ponds Lakes. Researchers can locate seasonal outposts like Caribou Camp or Lowelltown and trace the waterways of JIM POND and SEVEN PONDS.
  16. 1951 Map of Greenville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Greenville, 1952 Print
    1951 Greenville
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Moosehead Lake region flourished as a rail and timber hub in the early fifties, where the northern woods met the water. Trace the path of the Appalachian Trail or locate the junction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and Bangor and Aroostook Railroad near Greenville.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Seboomook Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Seboomook Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Seboomook Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Maine North Woods in the 1950s was a landscape of timber tracts and managed waterways. You can trace early logging infrastructure and remote outposts like Pittston Farm and Seboomook Lake.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of North East Carry, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of North East Carry, 1955 Print
    1954 North East Carry
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Maine north woods and the upper reaches of Moosehead Lake are captured here in the mid-1950s. You can trace the historic portage at North East Carry and locate remote outposts like Smiths Halfway House and Penobscot Farm.
    9 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Baker Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Baker Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Baker Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Maine North Woods in the early fifties are shown here as a remote timberland network along the St John River. You can trace the path of the Telephone Trail and locate specific backcountry water bodies like Baker Lake and St Francis Lake.
  28. 1954 Map of Caucomgomoc Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Caucomgomoc Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Caucomgomoc Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Piscataquis County wilderness in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of timber-driven waterways and remote outposts. Trace the logging infrastructure of the era through Caucomgomoc Dam, the Camp Ground, and the rugged peaks of Caucomgomoc Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Allagash Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Allagash Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Allagash Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern Maine's remote timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, before modern roads reached these deep woods. Trace the wilderness waterways from Allagash Lake to the Allagash Lookout Tower and the remote St Francis Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of St. John Pond, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of St. John Pond, 1955 Print
    1954 St. John Pond
    1955 Print · USGS
    Somerset County’s deep woods are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the rugged timberlands and headwaters of the North Branch Penobscot River. Researchers can trace early logging infrastructure like St John Pond Depot, the Canal, and fire lookouts atop Little Russell Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Presque Isle, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Presque Isle, 1968 Print
    1954 Presque Isle
    1968 Print · USGS
    North Woods logging and rail history come alive in this mid-century survey of the Maine-Quebec borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the Bangor and Aroostook railroad through timber hubs like Ashland, Smyrna Mills, and Presque Isle.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Millinocket, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Millinocket, 1968 Print
    1954 Millinocket
    1968 Print · USGS
    Maine's North Woods and the Penobscot Valley are captured here during the mid-century era of logging and rail dominance. You can trace the path of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad through timber towns like Millinocket, Mattawamkeag, and Silver Ridge.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Beaver Pond, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Beaver Pond, 1956 Print
    1955 Beaver Pond
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Maine-Quebec borderlands are captured in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of timber townships and river headwaters. Trace the remote Customs Office on the Daaquam River and the wild drainages of Sugarloaf Mountain.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Clayton Lake, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Clayton Lake, 1956 Print
    1955 Clayton Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    The North Maine Woods in the mid-1950s remained a remote timberland shaped by the St John River and expansive lakes. Researchers can locate specific backcountry outposts like Ninemile Bridge, Gannett Camp, and the Game Warden Camp along the winding logging roads.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1955 Map of Pittsfield, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Pittsfield, 1957 Print
    1955 Pittsfield
    1957 Print · USGS
    Somerset County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of established rail towns and quiet lakeside camps. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named crossroads like Nutter Corner, visit the Fern-Dale Cem, or locate the Gale Sch and Wild Goose Club.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1955 Map of Anson, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Anson, 1957 Print
    1955 Anson
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec River valley in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of busy riverside towns and quiet rural crossroads. Researchers can trace the Maine Central Railroad and find local landmarks like the Union Ch, Purington Sch, and the uniquely named Land of Rest Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1955 Map of Skowhegan, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Skowhegan, 1958 Print
    1955 Skowhegan
    1958 Print · USGS
    Somerset County in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of busy river towns and rural school districts connected by the Maine Central railroad. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Malbons Mills, Cass Corner, and the Somerset Academy.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1956 Map of Norridgewock, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Norridgewock, 1958 Print
    1956 Norridgewock
    1958 Print · USGS
    Somerset and Kennebec counties are shown here in the mid-1950s, centered on the river convergence at Norridgewock. Genealogists and historians can trace local school districts like Whittier Sch and explore lakefront landmarks including Camp Abena and The Serpentine.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1956 Map of Farmington, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Farmington, 1959 Print
    1956 Farmington
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Franklin County, Maine, reveals a landscape of river-driven industry and upland farming. Researchers can trace the rail connections through Wilton Station or locate family roots near Knowltons Corner, Intervale School, and Savage Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1956 Map of Little Bigelow Mtn, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Little Bigelow Mtn, 1959 Print
    1956 Little Bigelow Mtn
    1959 Print · USGS
    Somerset and Franklin counties are shown here in the mid-fifties, just after the waters of the Dead River were impounded. Researchers can locate remote seasonal outposts like West Carry Camps, the Highland Sch, and the winding path of the Appalachian Trail.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1956 Map of Stratton, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Stratton, 1959 Print
    1956 Stratton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Franklin County highlands in the mid-1950s show a landscape defined by the expansion of Flagstaff Lake and the timber economy. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Bigelow Mountain or locate the Flagstaff Memorial Church and the Coplin School.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1956 Map of Penobscot Lake, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Penobscot Lake, 1960 Print
    1956 Penobscot Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Maine-Quebec borderlands in the mid-1950s reveal a landscape of timber townships and remote waterways. Trace the Bald Mtn Trail to the Lookout Tower or explore the vast Penobscot Lake and the North Branch Penobscot River.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1956 Map of The Forks, 1961 Print
    1956 Map of The Forks, 1961 Print
    1956 The Forks
    1961 Print · USGS
    Somerset County’s river-driven landscape is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the vital junction of the Kennebec River. Genealogists and historians can locate the Franklin Sch, trace the old route of Shirley Road, and find the lakeside settlement of Troutdale.
    5 unique versions available
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