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1916 Map of Portland

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Portland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1923
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1923

About this map

The industrial and maritime activity of southern Maine is anchored here by Portland, showing the city's complex rail infrastructure and coastal frontage just before the 1920s. The Presumpscot River serves as a vital corridor, powering operations at Cumberland Mills and passing through settlements like South Windham. Extensive rail lines including the Maine Central and Boston and Maine converge on the city, linking the waterfront at Back Cove to inland hubs like Gorham and Westbrook.

Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into a network of small farming and milling communities. Local history is preserved in the numerous named schoolhouses, such as Duck Pond School and Broad Turn School, alongside landmark sites like the State Reform School. Along the coast, the geography of Saco Bay and Prouts Neck remains largely defined by its natural features and early resort markers like the Campground near Old Orchard.