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1956 Map of York

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of York
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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Mount Agamenticus anchors the interior of this coastal landscape, a prominent landmark overlooking a network of ponds such as Chases Pond and Folly Pond. The mid-1950s coastline shows a transition between traditional fishing harbors and burgeoning summer destinations, from the rocky shores of Ogunquit down to York Harbor. Along the Piscataqua River, the heavy military presence is evident at the Portsmouth Naval Base and several reservations, including U S Naval Res (Fort Foster) and U S Mil Res Fort Dearborn.

Inland, the era of automotive travel is marked by the Maine Turnpike and Blue Star Memorial Highway, which bypass older hamlets like Cider Hill and Scotland. Genealogists will find interest in the scattered rural schools, including Brixham Sch and Shapleigh Sch, and local burial grounds like Cem Emerys Bridge. The maritime heritage of the region is preserved at landmarks like the Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse and Fort Constitution Lighthouse, which have guided vessels through these waters for generations.