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1893 Map of Biddeford

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Biddeford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1922
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1922

About this map

The Saco River serves as the industrial and geographical heart of this coastal region, dividing the burgeoning manufacturing centers of Biddeford and Saco. At the turn of the century, these twin cities were defined by their river-powered industry and the heavy presence of the Boston and Maine Railroad Western Division and Eastern Division, which funneled passengers and goods along the Maine coast.

Maritime activity dominates the shoreline, from the sheltered anchorage at Cape Porpoise to the critical navigation aids of Wood Island Light and Goat Island Light. The coastline transitions from the busy docks of Kennebunkport to seasonal coastal settlements like Camp Ellis, Ocean Park, and Old Orchard. These locales, along with the distinct geological formations of Fletcher Neck and Biddeford Pool, highlight a landscape poised between its traditional seafaring roots and its growing role as a summer destination.