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1956 Map of Kittery

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Kittery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Piscataqua River separates the maritime communities of Kittery, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in this coastal survey. The landscape is defined by its deep military and naval history, anchoring the mouth of the harbor with a dense network of defensive installations. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard dominates Seavey Island, while historical fortifications like Fort Constitution and Ft Mcclary State Park stand watch over the channel.

Further south along the coast, the map details the residential and recreational growth of the mid-20th century. Developments such as Admiralty Village and Fairhill Manor contrast with the older rural crossroads of Remick Corners and Seabury. The presence of Fort Dearborn and Fort Stark illustrates the region's continued strategic importance through the post-war era. Significant local institutions, including the Shapleigh Sch and Wentworth Golf Club, provide a detailed view of the community's social fabric during this period of transition.