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1956 Map of Biddeford Pool

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Biddeford Pool
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Fletcher Neck and the protected waters of The Pool define this coastal landscape near the city limits of Biddeford and Saco. Compiled from mid-century aerial photography and planetable surveys, the map reveals a community defined by its maritime geography and seasonal recreation. The residential cluster at Biddeford Pool is anchored by Marie Joseph Academy and the Abenakee Golf Club, while the seaward approach is guarded by a Lighthouse on Wood Island and a U. S. Coast Guard Station.

Detailed hydrography shows the hazards of Saco Bay, including Negro Island Ledge and Half tide Rock. The transition from the sandy expanse of Fortunes Rocks Beach to the rocky outcroppings of East Point and South Point illustrates the varied Maine shoreline. Local landmarks like Great Pond and the Town Thatch Bed provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of this peninsula.