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1957 Map of Portland

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Portland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Portland and its surrounding coastal communities are captured here during a period of significant mid-century expansion. The bustling Portland Harbor and Back Cove anchor the urban center, while the emerging Maine Turnpike signals the growing importance of regional highway travel. The landscape is a complex network of coastal drainages, including the Stroudwater River and Nonesuch River, which define the transition from the city into the marshes of Scarboro.

Residential growth is evident in neighborhoods like Rosemont and Oakdale, complemented by a dense distribution of local institutions such as the State Sch for Boys and Thornton Academy. The map reveals the era's infrastructure through the Portland Municipal Airport and multiple rail lines, including the Portland Terminal Railroad. Genealogy and local history are well-preserved in the numerous burial grounds, from the large Evergreen Cem to smaller parish sites like Black Point Cem.