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1956 Map of Kittery

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Kittery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Portsmouth Naval Base and the surrounding coastal fortifications define this maritime landscape at the intersection of Maine and New Hampshire. The map illustrates a dense network of military and civilian history, from the historic batteries of Fort McClary State Park and Fort Constitution Military Res to the residential growth seen in Admiralty Village. The Piscataqua River serves as the central artery for the region, separating the clustered settlements of Kittery and New Castle while supporting vital naval infrastructure on Seavey Island.

Tracing the coastline south of the harbor reveals a transition from industrial and naval hubs to a recreational landscape of beaches and points. Small family-named settlements like Remick Corners and Briggs Corner sit inland, while the Boston and Maine RR and the Blue Star Memorial Highway indicate the era's evolving transportation priorities. The sheet captures numerous local institutions including St Johns Ch, Mitchell Sch, and the Wentworth Golf Club, providing a detailed record of mid-century community life along the Atlantic shore.