1985 Map of Portland

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Casco Bay and its complex archipelago define the coastal character of this mid-1980s survey, where the urban centers of Portland and South Portland meet the Atlantic. The landscape transitions from the dense street grids and industrial waterfronts of the coast to the interior's expansive water bodies, dominated by Sebago Lake and Little Sebago Lake. This era shows the mature development of the region's transportation infrastructure, including the Maine Turnpike and Interstate 295, alongside the historical rail corridors of the Maine Central RR and Canadian National Ry. Beyond the suburban growth in Westbrook and Falmouth, the map details a terrain of notable heights like Douglas Hill and the Burnt Meadow Mountains. Significant coastal and inland recreation areas are well-established, from Sebago Lake State Park to the rocky shoreline of Two Lights State Park, while the Brunswick Naval Air Station remains a prominent military installation on the eastern edge.