1949 Map of Wells

About this map

Wells Beach (Webhannet PO) serves as a primary coastal hub in this late 1940s landscape, where the Webhannet River flows through expansive tidal marshes behind the barrier beach. The inland economy and social structure are evidenced by institutional landmarks like the Wells Poor Farm and several local educational sites including Wells Sch No 3. The transportation network is defined by the Boston and Maine RR, which links the interior at Wells Beach Station to the developing shore. Moving north, the map reveals the transition into Kennebunk, with the Mousam River meeting the sea at Kennebunk Beach. Local crossroads such as Charles Chase Corner and Four Corners anchor the rural road system, while the Kentucky Riding Club suggests the recreational character of the era. The mapping of Moody Beach and Ogunquit Beach captures the coastal geography just as post-war development began to shape the Maine shoreline.