Old Maps of Shapleigh, Maine for Metal Detecting

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Shapleigh, 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 Newfield
    1891 Map of Newfield
    1891 Newfield
    1891 Print · USGS
    The York County hill country comes to life in the 1890s, when the region was a tapestry of mill towns and scattered farm hamlets. Researchers can trace the early layout of Limerick, the industry at Ossipee Mills, and the border-spanning waters of Great East Pond.

  3. 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

  4. 1893 Map of Newfield
    1893 Map of Newfield
    1893 Newfield
    1893 Print · USGS
    Maine's borderlands and the York County interior are captured in the late nineteenth century as small-scale industry thrived along the rivers. Researchers can trace historic family lands near Great East Pond or study the early village layouts of Ossipee Mills, South Parsonsfield, and Maplewood.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 1933 Map of Newfield
    1933 Map of Newfield
    1933 Newfield
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Maine-New Hampshire borderlands in the early 1930s are captured here as a series of connected lakeside settlements. Trace family roots and old property lines near Milton Mills, Spinney Church, and the shores of Great East Lake.

  7. 1937 Map of Newfield
    1937 Map of Newfield
    1937 Newfield
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands are captured here during the late 1930s, showing a landscape defined by riverside villages and glacial lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Ossipee Mills, Spuney Ch, and the many hamlets of Parsonsfield.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 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

  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. 1942 Map of Newfield, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Newfield, 1959 Print
    1942 Newfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands come to life in the early 1940s, showing a network of mill towns and mountain peaks. Researchers can trace family lines through small settlements like South Parsonsfield, locate the Spinney Ch, or explore the shores of Great East Lake and Mousam Lake.

  11. 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

  12. 1944 Map of Newfield
    1944 Map of Newfield
    1944 Newfield
    1944 Print · USGS
    York County and the New Hampshire borderlands are captured here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of mill towns and interconnected lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Dearborn Mtn and Stevens Cor or explore the early layouts of Limerick and Milton Mills.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 1958 Map of Newfield, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Newfield, 1961 Print
    1958 Newfield
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Maine-New Hampshire borderlands in the late fifties show a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and upland settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Stevens Corner, the Shapleigh Mem Sch Cem, and industrial relics at Limerick Mills.
    5 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. 1983 Map of Mousam Lake
    1983 Map of Mousam Lake
    1983 Mousam Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southern Maine's lake country in the early eighties shows a landscape of timbered ridges and glacial waters between the Ossipee and Mousam watersheds. Researchers can trace local settlements at Ross Corner and Shapleigh or locate family-named features like Abbott Mtn and Sherburne Lake.

  20. 1983 Map of Great East Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Great East Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Great East Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire border region is captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and rural settlements. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Milton Mills, the Maple Grove Church, and McCutcheon Corners.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 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

  22. 1983 Map of Limerick, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Limerick, 1984 Print
    1983 Limerick
    1984 Print · USGS
    York County's interior hills and river valleys are captured here in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape of small mill towns and glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can locate Highland Cem, the namesake Limerick Mills, and rural crossroads like Emerys Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 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

  24. 1985 Map of Portland, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Portland, 1986 Print
    1985 Portland
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast and Sebago Lake region are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the transition from traditional maritime centers to a modern transportation hub. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Grand Trunk RR and find local landmarks such as the U.S. Marine Hospital or Old Orchard Beach.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1995 Map of Great East Lake, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Great East Lake, 1999 Print
    1995 Great East Lake
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands are captured here in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape of interconnected lakes and small mill towns. Local historians can trace family-named sites like McCutcheon Corners, rural landmarks like Maple Grove Ch, and the course of the Salmon Falls River.

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