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1940s Maps of York, Maine

Explore 7 historic maps of York from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 York's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 York's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

York, ME maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Dover
    1941 Map of Dover
    1941 Dover
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and the Maine borderlands are captured here just before the mobilization of the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family lands near Garrison Hill, old district schools like Witchtrot Sch, and the rail depots at Greenland Village Sta.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1944 Map of Kittery
    1944 Map of Kittery
    1944 Kittery
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines are shown here at the height of World War II, revealing a landscape defined by strategic defense. Genealogists and historians can trace family land and military footprints at Fort Dearborn, Admiralty Village, and Kittery Point.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1944 Map of York Harbor
    1944 Map of York Harbor
    1944 York Harbor
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the 1940s reveals a landscape of tidal rivers and forested hills where colonial history meets modern settlement. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like McIntire Garrison, Barrell Farm, and landmarks such as the Agamenticus Fire Tower.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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
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