1956 Map of York

About this map

Coastal Maine and New Hampshire meet at the mouth of the Piscataqua River, where the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and several defensive installations, including Fort Constitution and Fort Stark, dominate the harbor entrance. This mid-century survey reveals a landscape of established maritime villages like York Harbor and Kittery Point alongside the rising influence of tourism and infrastructure. The Maine Turnpike and U S Highway 1 cut through the interior, bypassing older crossroads like Scotland and Agamenticus Village. Along the rocky shoreline, landmarks like the Cape Neddick Lighthouse and the high elevations of Mt Agamenticus served as vital navigational aids. The map also captures the distinct character of summer colonies at York Beach and Ogunquit, contrasting the developing shore with the wooded, swamp-filled interior of York Woods.