1940s Maps of Buxton, Maine

Explore 6 historic maps of Buxton 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 Buxton's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Buxton's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Buxton, ME maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

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