1956 Map of York Harbor

About this map

Mt Agamenticus anchors the northern high ground of this coastal landscape, looking down over a complex network of ponds and marshes that feed the York River. Near the coast, the historical core of the region is centered around York Village, where the First Parish Church and First Parish Cemetery mark centuries of local settlement. Further inland, the map captures a transition from rural crossroads like Brixham Lower Corners and Scotland to the developing infrastructure of the mid-20th century. The arrival of the modern era is marked by the prominent path of the Maine Turnpike, which bypasses the older colonial-era routes. Notable local features like York Harbor and York Heights show a landscape balancing its maritime heritage with residential growth, while the Old Railroad Grade near Beech Ridge hints at earlier transportation networks that once linked these shore communities.