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1956 Map of Wells

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Mousam River and Weehannet River reach the coast in this detailed survey, which tracks the coastal evolution and inland expansion of York County prior to the mid-1970s. The landscape is defined by its series of distinct beach communities, including Wells Beach, Moody Beach, and Kennebunk Beach, separated by tidal rivers and marshes. Evidence of the region’s older agricultural and industrial roots is visible in labels like Wells Branch and Mildram Hill, alongside several Gravel Pits and a Stone Quarry near Ogunquit.

Transportation corridors dominate the inland geography, with the Maine Turnpike and the Boston and Maine Railroad cutting north-south through the terrain. Genealogical researchers can locate several burial grounds, such as Evergreen Cem and Ocean View Cem, while localized landmarks like Charles Chase Corner, Cozy Corners, and the Mile Substation provide precise points for historical mapping. The presence of the Kennebunk Airport and the High Sch in Wells reflects the mid-century infrastructure supporting these growing coastal settlements.