Old Maps of Madison, Maine for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 44 historic maps of Madison. 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.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Madison.


Madison, ME maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Anson
    1904 Map of Anson
    1904 Anson
    1904 Print · USGS
    Somerset County is shown in the early 1900s as a thriving corridor of river industry and rail transport. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Savage Hill or locate early centers such as Twelve Corners, North Anson, and the island-studded Kennebec River.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1913 Map of Skowhegan
    1913 Map of Skowhegan
    1913 Skowhegan
    1913 Print · USGS
    Somerset County thrives as a hub of rail and river industry in this pre-war survey. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Malbons Mills, the Union Church, and neighborhood schoolhouses from Athens to Canaan.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  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. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1975 Map of Skowhegan SW, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Skowhegan SW, 1980 Print
    1975 Skowhegan SW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Skowhegan and the Kennebec River valley are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey of central Maine. Trace the historical footprints of industrial sites like Malbons Mills and Lower Mill or the shoreline of Wesserunsett Lake.

  10. 1975 Map of Anson SE, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Anson SE, 1980 Print
    1975 Anson SE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Somerset County land and river patterns are captured in high detail in the mid-1970s. Researchers can trace the winding Kennebec River and identify family-named crossroads like Blackwell Corner and Martin Corner.

  11. 1975 Map of Anson NE, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Anson NE, 1980 Print
    1975 Anson NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Maine's Kennebec valley remains deeply rural in the mid-seventies, showing the enduring structure of its riverfront towns and upland crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement footprints of Solon, Embden, and the rural junction at Twelve Corners.

  12. 1975 Map of Skowhegan NW, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Skowhegan NW, 1980 Print
    1975 Skowhegan NW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Somerset County land use is captured from the air during the mid-seventies, showing the rural Maine landscape in stark detail. Researchers can trace the exact field boundaries and settlement footprints around Athens, West Athens, and the winding East Branch.

  13. 1976 Map of Anson SW, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of Anson SW, 1980 Print
    1976 Anson SW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Somerset County river settlements and timberlands are captured in this mid-seventies aerial study. Trace the industrial and residential footprints along the Kennebec River through Anson, North Anson, and Madison.

  14. 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

  15. 1989 Map of Madison West
    1989 Map of Madison West
    1989 Madison West
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec and Carrabassett rivers meet in this 1980s Somerset County survey during a period of enduring rural industry and traditional riverfront settlement. Researchers can trace historical routes like the Arnold Trail and locate family landmarks such as Pease Corner, Savage Island, and Dane Corner.

  16. 1989 Map of Athens
    1989 Map of Athens
    1989 Athens
    1989 Print · USGS
    The village of Athens and the surrounding Somerset County highlands appear here in the late 1980s. Local researchers can trace family lands near Corsons Corner, locate camps on Ironbound Pond, and follow old roads along Chapman Ridge.

  17. 1989 Map of Skowhegan
    1989 Map of Skowhegan
    1989 Skowhegan
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec River valley in the late 1980s shows a landscape of river-bend industry and upland ridges. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks such as Malbons Mills, the Drive-In Theater, and the historic Old Belgrade Grade.

  18. 1989 Map of Solon
    1989 Map of Solon
    1989 Solon
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec Valley in the late eighties remains a landscape of river-powered industry and quiet highland settlements. Genealogists and local historians can locate Arnolds Landing, the Williams Dam, and rural crossroads like Twelve Corners.

  19. 1989 Map of Madison East
    1989 Map of Madison East
    1989 Madison East
    1989 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's river valleys and lakefronts are captured here in the late 1980s, showcasing the transition from the Kennebec River to Wesserunset Lake. Researchers can trace old crossroads like White School Corner or locate family landmarks on Eames Hill and Tarbell Hill.

  20. 2011 Map of Madison West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Madison West, 2011 Print
    2011 Madison West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Norridgewock, Anson, and other nearby areas

  21. 2011 Map of Athens, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Athens, 2011 Print
    2011 Athens
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Cornville, Solon, and other nearby areas

  22. 2011 Map of Skowhegan, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Skowhegan, 2011 Print
    2011 Skowhegan
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Skowhegan, Norridgewock, and other nearby areas

  23. 2011 Map of Madison East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Madison East, 2011 Print
    2011 Madison East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Skowhegan, Norridgewock, and other nearby areas

  24. 2011 Map of Solon, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Solon, 2011 Print
    2011 Solon
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Anson, Cornville, and other nearby areas

  25. 2014 Map of Athens, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Athens, 2014 Print
    2014 Athens
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Cornville, Solon, and other nearby areas

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