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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Saco, Maine

Explore 34 historic maps of Saco from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Saco's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Saco's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Saco, ME maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Portland
    1914 Map of Portland
    1914 Portland
    1914 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.
  4. 1916 Map of Portland
    1916 Map of Portland
    1916 Portland
    1916 Print · USGS
    Greater 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
  7. 1916 Map of Portland And Vicinity
    1916 Map of Portland And Vicinity
    1916 Portland And Vicinity
    1916 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.
  10. 1918 Map of Portland And Vicinity, 1926 Print
    1918 Map of Portland And Vicinity, 1926 Print
    1918 Portland And Vicinity
    1926 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 1941 Map of Biddeford, 1952 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1941 Map of Kennebunk, 1952 Print
    1941 Map of Kennebunk, 1952 Print
    1941 Kennebunk
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of industrial mill sites and growing seaside resorts connected by the nascent Maine Turnpike. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous numbered schoolhouses and landmarks like Merriland Ch and Evergreen Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 1944 Map of Prouts Neck
    1944 Map of Prouts Neck
    1944 Prouts Neck
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County's coastline at the peak of the Second World War reveals a blend of seaside resorts and strategic military defense. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like the Buggy Meetinghouse, the Observation Post at Prouts Neck, and the rail stops at West Scarboro Sta.
  31. 1944 Map of Biddeford
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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.
  37. 1944 Map of Kennebunk
    1944 Map of Kennebunk
    1944 Kennebunk
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine thrives along the rivers and rails of York County in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, from Evergreen Cem and Merriland Ch to the many numbered schoolhouses like School No 10.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1949 Map of Biddeford Pool
    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.
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 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
  64. 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
  67. 1957 Map of Prouts Neck, 1965 Print
    1957 Map of Prouts Neck, 1965 Print
    1957 Prouts Neck
    1965 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cumberland County is mapped here during the late fifties, showing the evolution of its shoreline communities and rail corridors. Trace the local landscape from Old Orchard Beach to the maritime history at Prouts Neck and the Black Point Post Office.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1959 Map of Prouts Neck
    1959 Map of Prouts Neck
    1959 Prouts Neck
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast south of Portland comes to life in the late fifties, showing a mix of established seaside resorts and emerging suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Scottow Hill, visit the Black Point Cem, or locate mid-century sites like Scarborough Downs.
  73. 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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