1957 Map of Prouts Neck

About this map

Prouts Neck anchors this mid-century coastal survey, showing a landscape defined by saltwater marshes and the tidal reaches of the Nonesuch River and Spurwink River. The map captures a period of growth for the Scarborough region, where established coastal settlements like Higgins Beach and Pine Point contrast with the inland residential developments of Sunset Park and Broadview Park. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the Maine Turnpike corridor and the Portland Terminal rail lines, while several Borrow Pits and Sand Gravel and Loam Pits suggest the material demands of post-war suburban expansion near South Portland. Notable for genealogists are the numerous local burial grounds, including Highland Memorial Garden and the Black Point Cemetery. The coastline is densely detailed, marking landmarks from the Port O' Maine Airport to the offshore reaches of Stratton Island and Richmond Island Harbor.