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1956 Map of Portland East

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Portland East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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The islands of Casco Bay dominate this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by coastal defenses and seasonal communities. Significant military presence is evident at U S Naval Res Fort Mc Kinley on Great Diamond Island and the U S Naval Reserve Training Center near the Fore River. In South Portland, the Fort Preble Maine Voc Tech Institute stands alongside the Coast Guard Terminal, marking a transition from traditional fortification to technical education and maritime service.

Further north, the mainland shoreline between Waites Landing and Falmouth Foreside shows the established residential character of the era, punctuated by landmarks like the Portland Country Club. On Mackworth Island, the Maine School for the Deaf occupies a distinct coastal setting. The intricate network of tidal flats and rocky ledges, from The Brothers to Ram Island Ledge, illustrates the complex navigation required in these waters during the 1950s.