Old Maps of Buxton, Maine for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Buxton with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
- Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
- Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.
These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Buxton has changed over the decades.
Buxton, ME maps
(31)- 1891 Map of Portland
1891 Portland1891 Print · USGSCoastal Maine at the height of its rail-and-milling era shows the rapid development of the Portland suburbs and industrial waterfront. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Cape Elizabeth Depot, Saccarappa, and Prout's Neck. - 1891 Map of Buxton
1891 Buxton1891 Print · USGSThe Saco River valley at the end of the nineteenth century is captured here in detail, showcasing a network of mill villages and early rail lines. Researchers can trace the path of the Portland and Rochester Railroad and locate historic sites like Shaker Village, Salmon Falls, and Nasons Mills. - 1892 Map of Buxton, 1913 Print
1892 Buxton1913 Print · USGSSouthern Maine's mill towns and river valleys are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the industrial economy thrived along the Saco River. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Shaker Village, Nasons Mills, and Salmon Falls before modern development changed these rural landscapes.4 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Portland
1893 Portland1893 Print · USGSCumberland County at the close of the nineteenth century centers on the bustling rail hub of Portland and its surrounding mill towns. Researchers can trace the Victorian-era development of Saccarappa, the seaside sprawl of Old Orchard, and the river industry at Cumberland Mills.6 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Buxton
1893 Buxton1893 Print · USGSThe York County interior flourished in the late nineteenth century as a hub of river-powered industry and rail transport. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and vanished mill hamlets like Shaker Village, Nasons Mills, and Salmon Falls.3 unique versions available - 1914 Map of Portland
1914 Portland1914 Print · USGSCoastal Maine at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape tied together by industrial rivers and an expanding network of electric railroads. Genealogists can locate family names at Hillside Cemetery or trace old rural schoolhouses like the Babb School and Beech Ridge School. - 1916 Map of Portland
1916 Portland1916 Print · USGSGreater Portland and the Cumberland County coast are documented here during the height of the trolley and rail era. Researchers can trace ancestral property near the Evergreen Cemetery, early industries at Cumberland Mills, and vanished local sites like the State Reform School.7 unique versions available - 1916 Map of Portland And Vicinity
1916 Portland And Vicinity1916 Print · USGSCoastal Maine at the start of the Great War reveals a landscape of heavy coastal fortifications and bustling rail terminals. Trace old neighborhood boundaries and family landmarks like Milliken Mills, Hillside Cemetery, and the Portland Head lighthouse. - 1918 Map of Portland And Vicinity, 1926 Print
1918 Portland And Vicinity1926 Print · USGSCoastal Maine at the height of the Great War reveals a landscape of harbor forts, railroad junctions, and seaside settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through labels for Evergreen Cemetery, Spurwink Church, and dozens of rural schoolhouses like Babb School. - 1941 Map of Portland
1941 Portland1941 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1942 Map of Buxton, 1958 Print
1942 Buxton1958 Print · USGSIn 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 - 1944 Map of Buxton
1944 Buxton1944 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1944 Map of Gorham
1944 Gorham1944 Print · USGSCumberland 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. - 1944 Map of Old Orchard Beach
1944 Old Orchard Beach1944 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1949 Map of Portland
1949 Portland1949 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1950 Map of Gorham
1950 Gorham1950 Print · USGSCumberland County at mid-century reveals a bustling network of river-powered mill towns and railroad corridors. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Winship Corner, local institutions such as the State Normal Sch, and several rural burial sites including Browns Cem.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Old Orchard Beach, 1958 Print
1956 Old Orchard Beach1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
1956 Portland1963 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1957 Map of Gorham, 1958 Print
1957 Gorham1958 Print · USGSCumberland County in the late fifties shows a landscape of classic New England town centers and rural corners. Researchers can locate the State Teachers College, early schools like Whitney Sch, and family sites at Gag Corner or Fort Hill Cem.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Portland, 1960 Print
1957 Portland1960 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1959 Map of Portland
1959 Portland1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1963 Map of Portland
1963 Portland1963 Print · USGSCoastal 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.3 unique versions available - 1975 Map of Gorham, 1979 Print
1975 Gorham1979 Print · USGSCumberland County communities are seen in transition during the mid-seventies as suburban patterns emerge among older farmsteads. Researchers can trace land use near Gorham and Westbrook or follow the courses of the Presumpscot River and Nonesuch River. - 1975 Map of Old Orchard Beach, 1979 Print
1975 Old Orchard Beach1979 Print · USGSCoastal Maine settlement meets the Atlantic in the mid-seventies, captured in high-detail aerial photography. Trace the growth of Old Orchard Beach and West Scarborough along the banks of the Nonesuch River. - 1983 Map of Standish, 1984 Print
1983 Standish1984 Print · USGSThe 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.
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