2021 Map of Prouts Neck

About this map

The coastal landscapes of South Portland and Scarborough meet along a jagged Atlantic shoreline defined by marshes and rocky points. This modern survey detail shows the complex hydrology of the Nonesuch River and Scarborough River, where the tidal waters of Nonesuch Cove and the Scarboro Marshes shape the local geography. Significant for local genealogists, the map identifies numerous small burial sites, including the Harmon Family Graves near Scottow Hill and the Olde Spurwink Plantation Cem. Prominent coastal features like Prouts Neck, Higgins Beach, and the historic Massacre Pond illustrate the transition from residential developments in Thornton Heights and Oak Hill to the preserved coastal marshes. The southern portion of the map covers the famous sands of Old Orchard Beach and Grand Beach, reaching out to landmarks like Bluff Island and Stratton Island in Saco Bay.