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1944 Map of York Beach

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of York Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The rocky Maine coastline between Wells and York is meticulously detailed in this mid-1940s wartime survey. Centered on the resort communities of York Beach and Ogunquit, the topography highlights the era's infrastructure, including the Old Rr Grade running parallel to the coast and the Cape Neddick LH on its iconic nubble. The map captures a high degree of coastal development in areas like Concordville, Oceanside, and York Cliffs, while preserving the natural character of landmarks such as Bald Head Cliff and Israels Head.

Inland, the landscape transitions from the marshes of Rush Swamp to elevated points like Walnut Hill and Clay Hill. The prevalence of private landmarks, from the Ogunquit Country Club to local roads like Simpsons Lane and Pine Hill Road, provides a clear view of the area's mid-century expansion. Water bodies including Josias River, Phillips Pond, and Cape Neddick River dictate the local drainage patterns and settlement boundaries before the post-war building boom.