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Old Maps of York, Maine for Metal Detecting

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York, ME maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 1893 Map of Dover
    1893 Map of Dover
    1893 Dover
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the Seacoast and Piscataqua River regions. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct rail stops like Barrington Station and South Newmarket Junction or locate the industrial Great Works mill.
    5 unique versions available
  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. 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
  16. 1916 Map of Dover
    1916 Map of Dover
    1916 Dover
    1916 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and the Maine borderlands are captured here during the height of the rail era. Genealogists can locate dozens of district schools like Madbury School and trace the paths of the Boston and Maine Railroad through Portsmouth and Dover.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1918 Map of Dover
    1918 Map of Dover
    1918 Dover
    1918 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and the Maine borderlands are captured here during the First World War era, showing a landscape defined by tidal rivers and rail networks. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and early civic life through the State College in Durham, the Kittery Depot, and local schoolhouses like Marshwood.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 1950 Map of Dover East
    1950 Map of Dover East
    1950 Dover East
    1950 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New Hampshire and Maine are captured here at mid-century, following the winding Salmon Falls River through a landscape of rail-connected towns. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries and schools such as Pine Hill Cem, Pear Yard School, and the junction at Eliot Depot.
  49. 1956 Map of Kittery, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Kittery, 1957 Print
    1956 Kittery
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines meet here in the mid-1950s, a landscape shaped by centuries of maritime defense and growing suburban neighborhoods. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Kittery and New Castle, locating landmarks like Fort McClary State Park and the Whaleback Lighthouse.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Dover East, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Dover East, 1958 Print
    1956 Dover East
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial riverfronts and rail junctions of the Piscataqua basin. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Berwick Academy, Pine Hill Cemetery, and the Rollinsford Station during the early days of the turnpike expansion.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 1956 Map of York Harbor, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of York Harbor, 1958 Print
    1956 York Harbor
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast south of the York River in the mid-1950s is shown here as a landscape of historic village centers and inland ponds. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of York Village, locate the Old Gaol, or find family names at Scotland and Agamenticus Village.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 1956 Map of Dover, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Dover, 1960 Print
    1956 Dover
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and the Maine borderlands are captured here during a period of massive transition as modern infrastructure meets historic mill towns. Researchers can trace the development of Pease Air Force Base or locate family roots at Winnicut Mills and Packers Falls Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 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
  73. 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
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