2024 Map of Portland West

About this map

The Heath and several major hills like Blackstrap Hill and Rocky Hill define the western approach to this coastal corridor, where the Presumpscot River and Stroudwater River flow toward the Atlantic. The landscape reflects a dense concentration of early burying grounds and municipal centers, including the historic Stroudwater Burying Ground Cem and the Cumberland County Courthouse. Industrial and residential development is anchored by Cumberland Mills and Westbrook, radiating outward through neighborhood nodes like Morrills Corner, Woodfords Corner, and Deering Junction. The map captures the significant footprint of the Portland International Jetport alongside academic institutions such as the University of Southern Maine and the University of New England Westbrook College. This coastal survey documents the transition from the upland woods of Prides Corner to the busy urban waterfront at Back Cove and the Fore River.