Old Maps of Sanford, Maine for Metal Detecting

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Sanford, ME maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Berwick
    1891 Map of Berwick
    1891 Berwick
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Maine-New Hampshire borderlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century, defined by the industrial river valleys and growing rail lines. Researchers can trace the early layout of Sanford, locate the mill sites at Emerys Mills, or follow the Rochester and Portland Railroad through the Lebanon hills.

  2. 1891 Map of Kennebunk
    1891 Map of Kennebunk
    1891 Kennebunk
    1891 Print · USGS
    Coastal York County comes alive in the late Victorian era as the railroad network expands through the marshes and timberlands. Researchers can trace the dual tracks of the Boston and Maine Railroad and locate vanished stops like Wells Depot or the early industry at Littlefield's Mills.

  3. 1893 Map of Kennebunk
    1893 Map of Kennebunk
    1893 Kennebunk
    1893 Print · USGS
    The coastal and inland reaches of York County are documented here in the final decade of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by river power and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Littlefield's Mills, the bustling Kennebunk Landing, and the tracks of the Boston and Maine Railroad.

  4. 1893 Map of Berwick
    1893 Map of Berwick
    1893 Berwick
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Maine-New Hampshire borderlands come alive in the late nineteenth century as a hub of water-powered industry and rail transport. Researchers can trace the sprawling rural hamlets of Lebanon and the industrial activity at Great Falls along the Salmon Falls River.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1898 Map of Kennebunk
    1898 Map of Kennebunk
    1898 Kennebunk
    1898 Print · USGS
    The York County coastline and inland mill towns thrive in the late nineteenth century as the railroad era reaches its peak. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and depots near Littlefields Mills, Kennebunk Landing, and the seaside reaches of Ogunquit.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1933 Map of Berwick
    1933 Map of Berwick
    1933 Berwick
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Salmon Falls River valley in the early thirties was a bustling corridor of rail and river industry between New Hampshire and Maine. Researchers can trace the path of the Boston and Maine RR through Rochester or locate rural landmarks like Hayes Sta and Walnut Grove Ch.

  7. 1937 Map of Berwick
    1937 Map of Berwick
    1937 Berwick
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Maine-New Hampshire borderlands are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by the Salmon Falls River and the region's busy rail lines. Researchers can trace old routes to North Rochester PO, Hayes Sta, and the school at S Milton Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1941 Map of Berwick, 1957 Print
    1941 Map of Berwick, 1957 Print
    1941 Berwick
    1957 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Maine and New Hampshire come alive in this mid-century survey of the industrial and rural landscape along the Salmon Falls River. Researchers can trace the Boston and Maine rail line through Rindgemere Sta or locate family landmarks like Miller Corner and Lincoln Sch.

  10. 1944 Map of Berwick
    1944 Map of Berwick
    1944 Berwick
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Maine-New Hampshire borderlands are captured here during the wartime era, showing the industrial and rural landscapes of York and Strafford counties. Genealogists can trace family names at Blaisdell Corners or locate the Evergreen Cem and numerous rural schools like Washington Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 1963 Map of Portland
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1977 Map of North Berwick, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of North Berwick, 1979 Print
    1977 North Berwick
    1979 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine's interior woodlands and agricultural clearings are captured in this aerial survey from the late seventies. Family-named junctions and rural landmarks are easy to trace, including Parsonage Corner, Grays Corner, and the industrial site at Works.

  20. 1983 Map of Sanford, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Sanford, 1984 Print
    1983 Sanford
    1984 Print · USGS
    Sanford and Springvale are shown in the early eighties as thriving centers of civic life and industry along the Mousam River. Trace local roots through Nasson College, the St Ignatius Cem, and landmarks like Goodall Park.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1983 Map of Alfred, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Alfred, 1984 Print
    1983 Alfred
    1984 Print · USGS
    York County in the early 1980s reveals a balance of industrial growth and preserved wilderness along the Mousam River. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Evergreen Cem, the County Jail in Alfred, or the old mill sites at Spang Mills.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1985 Map of Kittery, 1986 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 2024 Map of Sanford, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sanford, 2024 Print
    2024 Sanford
    2024 Print · USGS
    The industrial and residential heart of York County, Maine, is shown here during a period of sustained growth. Genealogists can trace hundreds of local family names through distinctive burial sites like the Worster Family Burial Ground and Saint Ignatius Cemetery.

  24. 2024 Map of North Berwick, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of North Berwick, 2024 Print
    2024 North Berwick
    2024 Print · USGS
    The North Berwick area of York County appears in the early 2020s, showing a landscape of wooded hills and historic family homesteads. Researchers can locate numerous family plots like Cole Gould Cem and trace waterways such as the Merriland River and West Brook.

  25. 2024 Map of Alfred, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Alfred, 2024 Print
    2024 Alfred
    2024 Print · USGS
    The York County landscape in the early twenty-first century shows a mix of civic tradition and modern infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous burial sites like Evergreen Cem and the Roberts Cem, while exploring the layout of Alfred and Sanford.

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