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1957 Map of Prouts Neck

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Prouts Neck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Rigby Yards and the Portland Terminal Railroad dominate the northern landscape of this coastal survey, highlighting the industrial importance of the region during the mid-20th century. The intricate shoreline of Saco Bay is defined by tidal inlets like Nonesuch Cove and the winding Libby River, which frame the prominent peninsula of Prouts Neck. Further inland, the map captures the transition from working agricultural lands and sand pits to suburban developments like Broadview Park and Sunset Park.

Cultural landmarks of the era include Scarborough Downs and several educational institutions such as Township High Sch and Bessey Sch. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous burial grounds, from the large Highland Memorial Garden to smaller sites like Pollock Cem and Riverside Cem. The presence of an Airport (Abandoned) near the Nonesuch River suggests shifting land uses as the coastal communities of Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach continued to evolve.