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1956 Map of Kennebunk

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Kennebunk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Alfred and Sanford anchor this coastal Maine survey, revealing the established inland villages and bustling shoreline communities before the intensive development of later decades. The landscape is defined by the Mousam River and Kennebunk River, which supported early industries at sites like Alfred Mills and Bartlett Mills. Along the Atlantic, the summer-resort character of the mid-1950s is evident in the layout of Kennebunk Beach, Moody Beach, and Wells Beach.

Transport networks are a primary feature, with the Maine Turnpike and Boston and Maine Railroad cutting through the interior forests and swamps. Smaller rural crossroads such as Highpine and Saywards Corner remain distinct, while early aviation is represented by Sanford Airport and Kennebunk Airport. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating numerous scattered Cemeteries and local landmarks like the Tatnic Ch and the Radio Range Tower.