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1944 Map of York Harbor

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

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

York Village and York Corner serve as the primary hubs of this coastal Maine landscape during the mid-1940s. The region is defined by a series of prominent rises including Mt Agamenticus, topped by a Fire Tower Agamenticus, and the surrounding hills of Yorkwoods and Horse Hills. Settlement patterns follow the winding course of the York River, where historical landmarks like the McIntire Garrison and Brickyard Landing speak to centuries of colonial and early American residency.

The coastal economy and social infrastructure are visible through numerous small settlements such as Beach Ridge and Scotland. Local life is anchored by institutions like the Beach Ridge School, Brixtons School, and the Agamenticus Church. Water resources are abundant, ranging from the tidal reaches of York Harbor and its protective Stage Neck to inland reservoirs like Chases Pond and Folly Pond. The interior transition from small farming hamlets like Brixham to the more densely settled coastal heights reflects the area's dual character as both a maritime port and a forested upland.