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1950s Maps of Biddeford, Maine

Explore 8 historic maps of Biddeford 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 Biddeford's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Biddeford, ME maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Old Orchard Beach, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Old Orchard Beach, 1958 Print
    1956 Old Orchard Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast in the mid-fifties shows a bustling transition from rail-era resort life to the modern turnpike age. Researchers can trace family landmarks and civic centers like Thornton Academy, the Campground Tabernacle, and Beech Ridge Speedway.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Biddeford Pool, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Biddeford Pool, 1958 Print
    1956 Biddeford Pool
    1958 Print · USGS
    The coastal community of Biddeford Pool is captured in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of maritime navigation and summer recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace the local shore from Marie Joseph Academy and the U. S. Coast Guard Station to the rocky outcrops of Fletcher Neck.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Biddeford, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Biddeford, 1958 Print
    1956 Biddeford
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the mid-fifties reveals a busy landscape of mill-town industry and seaside colonies. Trace family history through Arundel Cem or explore the transit history of Millers Crossing and the local Trolley Museum.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Kennebunk, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Kennebunk, 1959 Print
    1956 Kennebunk
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal York County during the mid-fifties shows a fascinating mix of old mill culture and new turnpike development. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of named locations like Hobbs Crossing, Parsonage Corner, and Bartlett Mills.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Biddeford, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Biddeford, 1960 Print
    1956 Biddeford
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial centers of the Saco River valley and the rugged York County coastline come to life in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Walkers Point, find local heritage sites like Stella Maris Convent, or locate the Wood Island Lighthouse guarding the harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
    1956 Portland
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern Maine and eastern New Hampshire are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a time of major highway expansion and military growth. You can trace the path of the Maine Turnpike and locate landmarks like the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Sebago Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Portland, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Portland, 1960 Print
    1957 Portland
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine during the mid-fifties shows the transition from historic maritime centers to the suburban era. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Evergreen Cem, Thornton Academy, and the State Reformatory for Men.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Portland
    1959 Map of Portland
    1959 Portland
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines meet in this mid-century portrait of maritime commerce and inland rail networks. Researchers can trace the legacy of coastal defense at Fort Williams and follow the historic path of the Maine Central RR through the White Mountain National Forest.
    2 unique versions available
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