2014 Map of Portland East

About this map

Casco Bay and its intricate network of islands define this coastal Maine landscape, dominated by a formidable legacy of maritime defense. Significant coastal fortifications, including Fort Gorges in the harbor and Fort Preble on the mainland, stand as markers of the region's military importance. Further out, Fort Levett on Cushing Island and Fort Scammel on House Island protected the approaches to the port. On the mainland, the residential character of Falmouth Foreside and Ferry Village contrasts with the dense urban edge of the East End. Genealogists may find value in the various burial grounds documented, such as Eastern Cem and Old Settlers Cem, while the island settlements at Peaks Island and Trefethen illustrate the enduring community structures of the Maine coast.