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1956 Map of Kennebunk

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Kennebunk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Mousam River and Kennebunk River drain this coastal portion of York County, which was experiencing post-war transition during the mid-1950s. While established centers like Kennebunk and Alfred anchor the sheet, the map reveals a landscape defined by traditional water-powered industry at sites like Day's Mill and Spang Mills, existing alongside modern infrastructure like the Maine Turnpike. The coastal edge from Moody Beach up to Drakes Island Beach shows the established resort character of the shoreline, anchored by landmarks such as Kennebunk Landing.

Genealogists will find a wealth of named corners and crossings, including Saywards Corner, Bald Hill Crossing, and Charles Chase Corner. The interior is dotted with numerous local cemeteries and small rural schools like Davis Sch and Burnham Sch. Transportation history is well-represented by the prominent route of the Boston and Maine Railroad, which serves the inland industrial and agricultural communities before reaching the coast near Wells.