1980s Maps of York County, Maine

Explore 17 historic maps of York County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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York County, ME maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Mousam Lake
    1983 Map of Mousam Lake
    1983 Mousam Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southern Maine's lake country in the early eighties shows a landscape of timbered ridges and glacial waters between the Ossipee and Mousam watersheds. Researchers can trace local settlements at Ross Corner and Shapleigh or locate family-named features like Abbott Mtn and Sherburne Lake.

  2. 1983 Map of West Newfield
    1983 Map of West Newfield
    1983 West Newfield
    1983 Print · USGS
    York County and Carroll County meet at the state line during the early eighties, where upland townships like Parsonsfield and Newfield bridge the Maine and New Hampshire border. Genealogists can locate family names at Mee Corners or trace properties near Maplewood and Rock Haven Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1983 Map of Steep Falls, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Steep Falls, 1984 Print
    1983 Steep Falls
    1984 Print · USGS
    Maine's riverfront settlements and family farmsteads are detailed here in the early 1980s. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial sites like Emerson-Thorne Cem and Lord Cem, or trace the winding Saco River past Steep Falls.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1983 Map of Great East Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Great East Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Great East Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire border region is captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and rural settlements. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Milton Mills, the Maple Grove Church, and McCutcheon Corners.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1983 Map of Kennebunk, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Kennebunk, 1984 Print
    1983 Kennebunk
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine's interior comes into focus during the early eighties as the village of Kennebunk and its outlying hamlets expanded. Genealogists and local historians can trace historical property lines and small-town landmarks like Bartlett Mills, Hope Cem, and the Boston and Maine Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1983 Map of Milton, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Milton, 1984 Print
    1983 Milton
    1984 Print · USGS
    The interstate border along the Salmon Falls River comes to life in the early 1980s, showing the tight connection between riverside industry and rural crossroads. Local researchers can trace the Boston and Maine rail line, find the Nute High Sch, and locate old cemeteries like Forest Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1983 Map of Waterboro, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Waterboro, 1984 Print
    1983 Waterboro
    1984 Print · USGS
    Waterboro and the surrounding York County timberlands are captured here in the early eighties as the town's historic villages remained distinct. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial sites like Deering Cem and rural landmarks including Waterboro Old Corner and St Stephen the Martyr Mission.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1983 Map of Standish, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Standish, 1984 Print
    1983 Standish
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Saco River valley in the early 1980s reveals a network of rural hamlets and small-town Maine life before modern expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Meeting House Hill Cem, Shaw Mills, and Tylers Corner.

  9. 1983 Map of Rochester, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Rochester, 1984 Print
    1983 Rochester
    1984 Print · USGS
    Rochester and the Maine-New Hampshire borderlands are captured here in the early eighties as the region balanced its industrial roots with suburban growth. Researchers can trace family sites like Forest Glade Cem or locate old transit points such as N Rochester (Hayes Sta) and Pickering.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1983 Map of Sanford, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Sanford, 1984 Print
    1983 Sanford
    1984 Print · USGS
    Sanford and Springvale are shown in the early eighties as thriving centers of civic life and industry along the Mousam River. Trace local roots through Nasson College, the St Ignatius Cem, and landmarks like Goodall Park.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1983 Map of Alfred, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Alfred, 1984 Print
    1983 Alfred
    1984 Print · USGS
    York County in the early 1980s reveals a balance of industrial growth and preserved wilderness along the Mousam River. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Evergreen Cem, the County Jail in Alfred, or the old mill sites at Spang Mills.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1983 Map of Bar Mills, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Bar Mills, 1984 Print
    1983 Bar Mills
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Saco River valley in the early eighties remains a landscape of industrial hamlets and rural crossroads. Local historians can trace the paths of the Old Railroad Grade and find historic landmarks like Bear Hill Ch or the Dayton School.

  13. 1983 Map of Limington, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Limington, 1984 Print
    1983 Limington
    1984 Print · USGS
    York County in the early eighties shows a landscape of traditional river settlements and new lakeside growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate Chadbournes Mills, the Emory Mem Sch, and family landmarks near Higgins Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1983 Map of Limerick, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Limerick, 1984 Print
    1983 Limerick
    1984 Print · USGS
    York County's interior hills and river valleys are captured here in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape of small mill towns and glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can locate Highland Cem, the namesake Limerick Mills, and rural crossroads like Emerys Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1984 Map of Gloucester
    1984 Map of Gloucester
    1984 Gloucester
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and the New Hampshire borderlands are shown here in the mid-eighties, from the granite shores of Cape Ann to the Merrimack River. Researchers can trace the legacy of maritime trade and higher education at Salem State College or follow the Boston and Maine rail lines through Ipswich and Beverly.

  16. 1985 Map of Kittery, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Kittery, 1986 Print
    1985 Kittery
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands are shown here in the mid-eighties, centered on the strategic Piscataqua River harbor. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of coastal towns like York or locate the sprawling Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Pease Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1985 Map of Portland, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Portland, 1986 Print
    1985 Portland
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast and Sebago Lake region are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the transition from traditional maritime centers to a modern transportation hub. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Grand Trunk RR and find local landmarks such as the U.S. Marine Hospital or Old Orchard Beach.
    2 unique versions available

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