1963 Map of Portland

About this map

The White Mountains dominate the northwestern reaches of this region, home to the high summits of Mt. Washington and the presidential range within the White Mountain National Forest. This mid-century survey illustrates a complex geography of water and transit, where the Saco River and Merrimack River drain high terrain toward the Atlantic coast. Major inland water bodies like Lake Winnipesaukee and Sebago Lake anchor seasonal settlement patterns, while the coastal centers of Portland, Biddeford, and Portsmouth serve as industrial and maritime hubs.