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1800s (19th Century) Maps of Wells, Maine

Explore 6 historic maps of Wells from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — 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 Wells's landscape evolved across the 1800s, 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 1800s, 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.
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Start exploring Wells's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.

Wells, ME maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Biddeford
    1891 Map of Biddeford
    1891 Biddeford
    1891 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the 1890s is defined by the vital rail corridors and working harbors of York County. Researchers can trace the early industrial development of Biddeford, locate family landmarks near Oak Ridge, and explore the maritime layout of Kennebunkport and its lighthouses.
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1893 Map of York
    1893 Map of York
    1893 York
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines meet in the 1890s at a time of maritime industry and emerging seaside travel. Researchers can trace the development of York Village, the operations at the Navy Yard, and the early route of the York Beach and Railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1893 Map of Biddeford
    1893 Map of Biddeford
    1893 Biddeford
    1893 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine during the late Victorian era is captured here at the height of its rail-and-sea economy. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Biddeford, the busy docks of Cape Porpoise, and maritime landmarks like Wood Island Light.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 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
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