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2011 Map of Portland West

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Portland West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Portland and its western suburbs in the early 21st century reveal a landscape where historic industrial roots and modern transit hubs overlap. The Presumpscot River snakes through the northern reach, passing through Cumberland Mills and over the Saccarappa Dam, reflecting the area's long-standing reliance on water power for milling. Further south, the expansive grounds of the Portland International Jetport dominate the terrain near Stroudwater, an area still marked by its historic Stroudwater Burying Ground.

Residential growth is evident in the dense street grids of neighborhoods like Woodfords Corner, Libbytown, and Rosemont. Numerous family burial sites, such as the Gowen Family Cemetery and McGregor Cemetery, are preserved amidst suburban expansion, offering valuable touchstones for genealogists. The map also highlights the cultural and civic heart of the city, from the University of Southern Maine at Portland to the recreational green space of Deering Oaks and the bustling waterfront docks of the Old Port Exchange.