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1956 Map of Portland East

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Portland East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Peaks Island and Great Diamond Island define the central character of this Casco Bay survey, revealing a landscape transitioning from historical military defense to residential communities. The coastal infrastructure is dense with institutional history, from the Fort McKinley on Great Diamond to the Maine School for the Deaf on Mackworth Island. The mainland settlements of Falmouth Foreside and South Portland show significant development, supported by established landmarks like the Maine Voc Tech Institute and Fort Preble.

Transport networks are anchored by the Grand Trunk RR and the Canadian National Railway, which navigate the rugged shoreline toward the Portland city center. Significant local features include Pine Grove Cem, the Portland Country Club, and the historic The Foreside Ch. The map also captures specialized coastal landmarks like the Marine Hospital and the Coast Guard Terminal, reflecting the area's enduring maritime and federal significance during the mid-century era.