1950s Maps of Sanford, Maine

Explore 5 historic maps of Sanford 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 Sanford's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Sanford's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Sanford, ME maps

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  1. 1956 Map of North Berwick, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of North Berwick, 1958 Print
    1956 North Berwick
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Maine's transition from rail-era industry to mid-century rural life is captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Zebulon Knight Hall, the Bethel Gospel Mission, and old stops along the Boston and Maine Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 1958 Map of Berwick, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Berwick, 1961 Print
    1958 Berwick
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century York County and Strafford County come to life as the post-war era transforms the river towns of the Maine-New Hampshire border. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Boston and Maine Railroad or locate local landmarks like Nasson College, Milton Mills, and St Ignatius Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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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