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1940s Maps of York County, Maine

Explore 26 historic maps of York County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 York County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring York County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

York County, ME maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Dover
    1941 Map of Dover
    1941 Dover
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and the Maine borderlands are captured here just before the mobilization of the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family lands near Garrison Hill, old district schools like Witchtrot Sch, and the rail depots at Greenland Village Sta.
  4. 1941 Map of Portland
    1941 Map of Portland
    1941 Portland
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the start of the 1940s reveals a bustling corridor of river mills and seaside settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local schools and landmarks like Cumberland Mills, Spurwink Ch, and Prouts Neck.
  7. 1941 Map of Biddeford, 1952 Print
    1941 Map of Biddeford, 1952 Print
    1941 Biddeford
    1952 Print · USGS
    The York County coastline during the early years of the war reveals a landscape of tidal harbors and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Laurel Hill Cem or trace old routes like Guinea Road past the Nott Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1941 Map of Kennebunk, 1952 Print
    1941 Map of Kennebunk, 1952 Print
    1941 Kennebunk
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of industrial mill sites and growing seaside resorts connected by the nascent Maine Turnpike. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous numbered schoolhouses and landmarks like Merriland Ch and Evergreen Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1941 Map of Berwick, 1957 Print
    1941 Map of Berwick, 1957 Print
    1941 Berwick
    1957 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Maine and New Hampshire come alive in this mid-century survey of the industrial and rural landscape along the Salmon Falls River. Researchers can trace the Boston and Maine rail line through Rindgemere Sta or locate family landmarks like Miller Corner and Lincoln Sch.
  16. 1942 Map of Buxton, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Buxton, 1958 Print
    1942 Buxton
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, the river valleys of southern Maine were defined by a tight-knit network of mill towns and rail corridors. Trace family roots and local industry through features like Salmon Falls, Shaw Mills, and the Chadbourne Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Sebago Lake, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Sebago Lake, 1959 Print
    1942 Sebago Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s lakes and ridges were well-established as a summer destination in the early 1940s, centered around the expanse of Sebago Lake. Researchers can trace old rail routes at East Baldwin Mattocks Sta, find the historic Potter Academy, or locate family sites near South Naples.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1942 Map of Newfield, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Newfield, 1959 Print
    1942 Newfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands come to life in the early 1940s, showing a network of mill towns and mountain peaks. Researchers can trace family lines through small settlements like South Parsonsfield, locate the Spinney Ch, or explore the shores of Great East Lake and Mousam Lake.
  25. 1943 Map of Sebago Lake
    1943 Map of Sebago Lake
    1943 Sebago Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    Maine's lake country thrived during the early 1940s as a hub of rail commerce and early recreation. You can trace the Maine Central Railroad through Steep Falls or find local landmarks like Potter Academy and Songo Lock.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1943 Map of Cape Ann
    1943 Map of Cape Ann
    1943 Cape Ann
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and New Hampshire appear here during the wartime era, showing the maritime and rail infrastructure that defined the North Shore. Genealogists can trace family names across Asbury Grove, Merrimacport, and the Boston & Maine RR rail corridor.
  31. 1944 Map of Buxton
    1944 Map of Buxton
    1944 Buxton
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Saco River valley during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of mill towns and interconnected rural hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Bar Mills, locate the Chadbourne Cem, or follow the path of the Boston and Maine railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1944 Map of Wells
    1944 Map of Wells
    1944 Wells
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast near the end of the war shows a landscape of tidal marshes and rail-connected villages. Researchers can find old landmarks like the Wells Poor Farm, Old Wharf, and the Evergreen Cem near Kennebunk Beach.
  37. 1944 Map of Berwick
    1944 Map of Berwick
    1944 Berwick
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Maine-New Hampshire borderlands are captured here during the wartime era, showing the industrial and rural landscapes of York and Strafford counties. Genealogists can trace family names at Blaisdell Corners or locate the Evergreen Cem and numerous rural schools like Washington Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1944 Map of York Beach
    1944 Map of York Beach
    1944 York Beach
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the height of the mid-century shows a landscape of rocky shores and growing seaside communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and old infrastructure like Perkins Cove, Cape Neddick LH, and the Old RR Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1944 Map of Prouts Neck
    1944 Map of Prouts Neck
    1944 Prouts Neck
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County's coastline at the peak of the Second World War reveals a blend of seaside resorts and strategic military defense. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like the Buggy Meetinghouse, the Observation Post at Prouts Neck, and the rail stops at West Scarboro Sta.
  46. 1944 Map of Gorham
    1944 Map of Gorham
    1944 Gorham
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County during the mid-forties reveals a network of mill towns and crossroads communities linked by rail. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Hillside Cemetery or the State Normal School, while finding old rural routes through Newhall and South Gorham.
  49. 1944 Map of Biddeford
    1944 Map of Biddeford
    1944 Biddeford
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal York County at the start of the 1940s reveals a blend of textile-mill industry, storied summer resorts, and rugged maritime life. Researchers can trace the old schoolhouse network including Nell Sch, the grounds of St Francis College, and the waterfront at Cape Porpoise.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1944 Map of Kittery
    1944 Map of Kittery
    1944 Kittery
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines are shown here at the height of World War II, revealing a landscape defined by strategic defense. Genealogists and historians can trace family land and military footprints at Fort Dearborn, Admiralty Village, and Kittery Point.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1944 Map of York Harbor
    1944 Map of York Harbor
    1944 York Harbor
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the 1940s reveals a landscape of tidal rivers and forested hills where colonial history meets modern settlement. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like McIntire Garrison, Barrell Farm, and landmarks such as the Agamenticus Fire Tower.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1944 Map of Newfield
    1944 Map of Newfield
    1944 Newfield
    1944 Print · USGS
    York County and the New Hampshire borderlands are captured here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of mill towns and interconnected lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Dearborn Mtn and Stevens Cor or explore the early layouts of Limerick and Milton Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1944 Map of Old Orchard Beach
    1944 Map of Old Orchard Beach
    1944 Old Orchard Beach
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of summer resorts, rural schoolhouses, and working mills. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Old Orchard Beach and find landmarks like Milliken Mills, the Heath Meetinghouse, and Ocean Park.
  64. 1944 Map of Kennebunk
    1944 Map of Kennebunk
    1944 Kennebunk
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine thrives along the rivers and rails of York County in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, from Evergreen Cem and Merriland Ch to the many numbered schoolhouses like School No 10.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1948 Map of Boston
    1948 Map of Boston
    1948 Boston
    1948 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire appear at an industrial peak in the late 1940s, just as suburban growth began to accelerate. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Boston and Albany RR or locate coastal landmarks like Graves Lighthouse and Fort Devens.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1949 Map of Portland
    1949 Map of Portland
    1949 Portland
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine and the New Hampshire interior are shown in detail during the late forties, from the bustling harbors to the lakeside villages. Researchers can trace historical rail networks like the Boston & Maine RR and locate coastal defenses such as Fort Preble.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1949 Map of Wells
    1949 Map of Wells
    1949 Wells
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast in the late 1940s shows a landscape of tidal marshes and growing shorefront communities like Wells Beach (Webhannet PO). Genealogists and historians can trace old landmarks such as the Wells Poor Farm, rural schoolhouses like Wells Sch No 3, and the path of the Boston and Maine RR.
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