Old Maps of Machias, Maine

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  1. 1918 Map of Machias
    1918 Map of Machias
    1918 Machias
    1918 Print · USGS
    The Downeast coast of Washington County comes alive in the years during the Great War, showing the maritime and rail infrastructure that drove the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and old coastal outposts like Dog Town, Fort O'Brien Point, and the Cross Island L S S.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1921 Map of Columbia Falls
    1921 Map of Columbia Falls
    1921 Columbia Falls
    1921 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County at the start of the twenties reveals a landscape defined by tidal reaches and the Maine Central Railroad. Genealogists can locate family homes near Tibbetts Town, Jonesport, and numerous local schools like the White School or Monsapec School.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Columbia Falls, 1955 Print
    1941 Map of Columbia Falls, 1955 Print
    1941 Columbia Falls
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Washington County coast was a bustling network of river-mouth towns and island villages during the early 1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Whitneyville to Jonesport, including local institutions like Flyingplace Sch and Cape Split Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1941 Map of Machias, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Machias, 1956 Print
    1941 Machias
    1956 Print · USGS
    The rugged Washington County coastline at the start of the 1940s reveals a world defined by the Maine Central railroad and tidal waters. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks such as Hoyttown, Dog Town, and the defensive site at Fort O'Brien Point.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1942 Map of Columbia Falls
    1942 Map of Columbia Falls
    1942 Columbia Falls
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County appears just before the mid-century as a network of fishing villages and rail stops. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and schools like Tibbettsown, Peasley Corners, and the Lower Eastside Sch along the Indian River.

  6. 1948 Map of Whitneyville, 1971 Print
    1948 Map of Whitneyville, 1971 Print
    1948 Whitneyville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County comes alive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by tidal rivers and glacial ridges. Genealogists and local historians can locate the White School, trace the banks of the Machias River, and explore named landmarks like Kilton Mtn.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Machias, 1962 Print
    1949 Map of Machias, 1962 Print
    1949 Machias
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Machias area in the late 1940s reflects a classic Maine coastal economy centered on the river and bay. Trace family roots at the Washington State Normal School or explore the waterfronts of Machiasport Station and Bucks Harbor.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1951 Map of Machias
    1951 Map of Machias
    1951 Machias
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County is captured here in the early fifties, showing the vital rail-and-sea connections of Machias. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in Dog Town, locate the Longfellow Cem, or explore the grounds of Fort O'Brien Pt.

  9. 1951 Map of Whitneyville
    1951 Map of Whitneyville
    1951 Whitneyville
    1951 Print · USGS
    The coastal inlets and timberlands of Washington County come alive in this mid-century survey of Jonesboro and Whitneyville. Researchers can trace the path of the Maine Central railroad and locate old landmarks like the White School or Mt Misery.

  10. 1961 Map of Eastport
    1961 Map of Eastport
    1961 Eastport
    1961 Print · USGS
    The maritime borderlands of Maine and New Brunswick are captured here in the early sixties, showing a world defined by the Bay of Fundy. Researchers can trace the Maine Central Railroad to Machiasport or explore remote island villages like Grand Harbour and Welchpool.

  11. 1969 Map of Eastport
    1969 Map of Eastport
    1969 Eastport
    1969 Print · USGS
    The maritime borderlands of Washington County and New Brunswick appear in detail during the late sixties. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Maine Central Railroad and explore coastal settlements from Machias to St. Andrews.

  12. 1976 Map of Eastport
    1976 Map of Eastport
    1976 Eastport
    1976 Print · USGS
    The maritime borderlands of Maine and Nova Scotia come alive in this mid-seventies survey of the Downeast coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the shoreline settlements of Eastport, Lubec, and Machias, or cross the channel to find Acadian villages like Church Point and Meteghan Centre.

  13. 1985 Map of Machias, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Machias, 1986 Print
    1985 Machias
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Downeast coast of Maine in the 1980s reveals a landscape of deep-water bays, tidal rivers, and isolated timberlands. Researchers can trace the Maine Central rail line and locate coastal landmarks from Leighton Point to the U.S. Naval Radio Station.

  14. 1994 Map of Machias
    1994 Map of Machias
    1994 Machias
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Downeast coast of Maine in the 1990s is captured here, from the Narraguagus River to the Canadian border. Genealogists and historians can trace coastal settlements like Jonesboro and Addison or locate the U.S. Naval Radio Station and Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge.

  15. 2011 Map of Machias, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Machias, 2011 Print
    2011 Machias
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Machias, including East Machias, Machiasport, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Whitneyville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Whitneyville, 2011 Print
    2011 Whitneyville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Machias, including Jonesport, Jonesboro, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of Whitneyville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Whitneyville, 2014 Print
    2014 Whitneyville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Machias, including Jonesport, Jonesboro, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Machias, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Machias, 2014 Print
    2014 Machias
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Machias, including East Machias, Machiasport, and other nearby areas

  19. 2018 Map of Whitneyville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Whitneyville, 2018 Print
    2018 Whitneyville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Machias, including Jonesport, Jonesboro, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Machias, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Machias, 2018 Print
    2018 Machias
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Machias, including East Machias, Machiasport, and other nearby areas

  21. 2021 Map of Whitneyville, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Whitneyville, 2021 Print
    2021 Whitneyville
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Machias, including Jonesport, Jonesboro, and other nearby areas

  22. 2021 Map of Machias, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Machias, 2021 Print
    2021 Machias
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Machias, including East Machias, Machiasport, and other nearby areas

  23. 2024 Map of Whitneyville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Whitneyville, 2024 Print
    2024 Whitneyville
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County is captured in this recent survey, showing the river-fed landscape near the Atlantic shoreline. Researchers can trace the winding Chandler River and locate landmarks from Whitneyville down to Mt Misery and the shores of Mason Bay.

  24. 2024 Map of Machias, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Machias, 2024 Print
    2024 Machias
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Downeast coast comes alive in this study of the Machias Bay area, where river estuaries meet the Atlantic. Researchers can locate family names at the Joseph Getchell Memorial Cem, visit the Washington County Courthouse, or explore the shoreline of Bucks Harbor.

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