1941 Map of Biddeford

About this map

The industrial and maritime hubs of Saco and Biddeford dominate the northern reach of this 1941 survey, where the Saco River empties into Saco Bay. This era shows a landscape transitioning between its manufacturing roots and its growing identity as a coastal destination, with the Boston and Maine Railroad cutting through the interior while clusters of summer cottages and local landmarks like Camp Ellis and Biddeford Pool line the Atlantic shore. Genealogists can locate numerous local institutions, from the Laurel Hill Cem to the Stella Maris Sch and St Francis College. Further south, the map details the intricate tidal inlets and islands around Kennebunkport and Cape Porpoise, including landmarks like The Pool and the Coast Guard Station on Fletcher Neck. The interior remains largely rural, dotted with district schools such as the Noll Sch and the Hutchins Sch.