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1944 Map of Kennebunk

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Kennebunk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Kennebunk and its surrounding coastal villages are shown here just as the United States entered the second World War, following a 1941 survey. The landscape is defined by the Mousam River and Kennebunk River as they flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, supporting a historic milling economy evidenced by sites like Alfred Mills, Days Mill, and Bartlett Mills. The interior is dotted with numbered rural schools, such as School No 14 and School No 7, while the rail corridor of the Boston and Maine cuts through the region, connecting hubs like North Berwick and Kennebunk.

A notable geological feature, The Great Heath, sits north of Merriland Ridge, illustrating the diverse terrain of Wells and Kennebunk before mid-century development. Along the shore, the map details established summer colonies and beaches, including Kennebunk Beach, Wells Beach, and Ogunquit Beach, providing a clear look at the coastal geography and local landmarks like the State Police Sta and Evergreen Cem during this era.