1983 Map of Kennebunk

About this map

The Mousam River and Kennebunk River dictate the settlement patterns of this coastal Maine region as it appeared in the early 1980s. The town of Kennebunk serves as the primary hub, while smaller historical hamlets like West Kennebunk, Alewife, and Kennebunk Landing reveal the distributed nature of local commerce. Industry and transport are well-defined by the path of the Boston and Maine Railroad and the Maine Turnpike, which intersect near Bartlett Mills. Local genealogy is anchored by several well-documented burial grounds including Hope Cem, Pine Grove Cem, and Russell Cem. To the north, the landscape transitions toward Lyman and Arundel, marked by numerous water bodies like Brimstone Pond and Alewife Pond. This survey provides a clear view of the area's transition from a water-powered mill economy, suggested by names like Days Mill, into a modern residential and transit corridor.