Old Maps of Biddeford Pool, Biddeford for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1891 Map of Biddeford

   

   1891 Biddeford

   1891 Print · USGS

   Coastal Maine in the 1890s is defined by the vital rail corridors and working harbors of York County. Researchers can trace the early industrial development of Biddeford, locate family landmarks near Oak Ridge, and explore the maritime layout of Kennebunkport and its lighthouses.

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4. 1893 Map of Biddeford

   

   1893 Biddeford

   1893 Print · USGS

   Coastal Maine during the late Victorian era is captured here at the height of its rail-and-sea economy. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Biddeford, the busy docks of Cape Porpoise, and maritime landmarks like Wood Island Light.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 1949 Map of Biddeford Pool

    

    1949 Biddeford Pool

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Maine coastline south of Saco Bay is captured here just after the war, detailing the maritime landscape of Saco and Biddeford. Researchers can trace the layout of Hill Beach and identify offshore landmarks like the Wood Island Lighthouse and Stage I.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 1963 Map of Portland

    

    1963 Portland

    1963 Print · USGS

    Coastal Maine and New Hampshire thrived as maritime and industrial hubs during the mid-sixties, linked by a dense network of rail and river. Researchers can trace historic transit corridors like the Maine Central RR and locate key sites such as the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard or Pease Air Force Base.

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34. 1975 Map of Biddeford Pool, 1979 Print

    

    1975 Biddeford Pool

    1979 Print · USGS

    Coastal Maine in the mid-seventies is captured in this detailed aerial orthophotograph of the York County shoreline. Genealogists and historians can examine the exact layout of Biddeford Pool and the natural features of The Pool and Fortunes Rocks.

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37. 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.

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40. 2024 Map of Biddeford Pool, 2024 Print

    

    2024 Biddeford Pool

    2024 Print · USGS

    The York County coastline comes into sharp focus in this recent survey of the marshes and islands surrounding Biddeford Pool. Researchers can trace the layout of Hills Beach, find the Biddeford Pool Cem, and explore the tidal reaches of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

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