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

Explore 27 historic maps of Wells 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 Wells's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Wells, ME maps

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  1. 1920 Map of York
    1920 Map of York
    1920 York
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire shoreline comes to life during the late 1910s, showing a region balanced between naval defense and coastal commerce. Genealogists and historians can locate old landmarks like the Lincoln School, the Coast Guard Sta, and the path of the Electric Railway.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1944 Map of Wells
    1944 Map of Wells
    1944 Wells
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast near the end of the war shows a landscape of tidal marshes and rail-connected villages. Researchers can find old landmarks like the Wells Poor Farm, Old Wharf, and the Evergreen Cem near Kennebunk Beach.
  13. 1944 Map of York Beach
    1944 Map of York Beach
    1944 York Beach
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the height of the mid-century shows a landscape of rocky shores and growing seaside communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and old infrastructure like Perkins Cove, Cape Neddick LH, and the Old RR Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1949 Map of Wells
    1949 Map of Wells
    1949 Wells
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast in the late 1940s shows a landscape of tidal marshes and growing shorefront communities like Wells Beach (Webhannet PO). Genealogists and historians can trace old landmarks such as the Wells Poor Farm, rural schoolhouses like Wells Sch No 3, and the path of the Boston and Maine RR.
  28. 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
  31. 1956 Map of York Beach, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of York Beach, 1958 Print
    1956 York Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    The York and Ogunquit coastlines are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the classic Maine shoreline of summer colonies and working harbors. You can trace early settlement patterns near Concordville, locate the Cape Neddick Lighthouse, and follow the old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Wells, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Wells, 1958 Print
    1956 Wells
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Maine coastline during the mid-fifties shows a world of established summer colonies and salt marshes. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks at Charles Chase Corner and Mildram Hill, or locate the Ocean View Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1956 Map of Kennebunkport, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Kennebunkport, 1958 Print
    1956 Kennebunkport
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the mid-fifties comes alive through this survey of seafaring villages and tidal inlets. Researchers can locate family landmarks from Grist Mill Pond to the Wildes District Sch, and trace the shoreline past the Goat Island Lighthouse.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1956 Map of York, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of York, 1960 Print
    1956 York
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Maine coastline in the mid-fifties shows a world of historic harbor defenses and growing seaside resorts. Genealogists can trace family names at Brixham Upper Corners, locate the First Parish Ch, and explore the shoreline from York Cliffs to Kittery.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 1975 Map of Kennebunkport, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Kennebunkport, 1979 Print
    1975 Kennebunkport
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast in the mid-seventies is captured here via detailed aerial photography, showing the transition of these maritime villages. Researchers can trace the layout of waterfronts and neighborhoods near Kennebunkport, Cape Porpoise, and Coopers Corner.
  61. 1977 Map of Wells, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Wells, 1979 Print
    1977 Wells
    1979 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the late seventies is revealed through this detailed aerial survey of the York County shoreline. Genealogists and historians can trace the precise layout of Wells, Ogunquit, and the tidal waters of the Webhannet River.
  64. 1977 Map of York Beach, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of York Beach, 1979 Print
    1977 York Beach
    1979 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the end of the seventies is captured in this detailed aerial study of the shoreline. Genealogists and local historians can trace property footprints and the layout of seaside communities in Ogunquit and York Beach.
  67. 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.
  70. 1983 Map of Kennebunk, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Kennebunk, 1984 Print
    1983 Kennebunk
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine's interior comes into focus during the early eighties as the village of Kennebunk and its outlying hamlets expanded. Genealogists and local historians can trace historical property lines and small-town landmarks like Bartlett Mills, Hope Cem, and the Boston and Maine Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 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
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