Bird’s eye view of Sanford, Maine in 1889
Beautifully restored. Printed on archival paper for modern walls.
Archival print promise
- Museum-quality paper: rich color, fine detail, and a premium feel.
- Hand restored reproduction: repaired and improved for modern walls.
- Packed for safe delivery: unframed prints ship in sturdy tubes; framed prints ship in padded boxes.
This vintage map of Sanford, Maine was created in 1889 and drawn as a detailed bird's-eye view of the town. This restored edition brings the historic Sanford map to life while preserving the original linework and its villages, roads, riverside mills, railroads, ponds, churches, and surrounding farms.
About This Historic Map
Drawn from an elevated bird's-eye perspective titled "Looking East," this map presents Sanford in the late 1880s, when the area was shaped by its mills, river power, railroad lines, and open farmland. The view sweeps across the compact village center, out over rolling hills, wooded ridges, and cultivated fields, with a numbered key identifying the town's businesses, churches, and public buildings.
Notable features shown on the map include the Sanford Mills, the Congregational Church, the Baptist Church, the Post Office, the School, and many of the historic roads and mill sites that shaped life around Sanford in the 1880s.
For anyone who grew up in Sanford, worked its mills, or traces their family roots to this corner of Maine, this map is more than a historic view. It captures the quiet ponds, the church spires rising above the village, and the farms stretching toward the hills, along with the memories that keep families connected to Sanford.
A statement piece for any room, this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1889 Sanford map, preserving the historic character of the original while adding depth, warmth, and visual clarity. It makes a meaningful addition to a home, office, library, den, family room, or local history collection.
The Details
About This Print
🌲 Gallery-Quality Materials: Archival matte paper and optional solid, sustainably sourced Ayous wood frame.
✨ Shatterproof Protection: Crystal-clear Acrylite shield blocks glare and resists damage.
🛠️ Ready to Hang: Arrives at your door fully assembled and ready for the wall.
📦 Fast & Safe Shipping: Securely packaged to ensure flawless delivery.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The Unframed Print
Carefully restored from the original artwork and reproduced using gallery-quality, fade-resistant inks. Printed on heavyweight, museum-grade archival paper, this is the ideal choice if you prefer to use your own custom frame. KNOWOL reproductions are beautifully restored works of art.
The Framed Upgrade
Crafted from solid Ayous wood sourced from renewable forests, a sustainable, exotic timber that is lightweight and incredibly warp-resistant. Featuring a sleek 0.75″ profile in your choice of finish. Protected by premium Acrylite. Unlike cheap, heavy glass, our Acrylite is shatterproof, exceptionally clear, and lightweight, ensuring your vintage map is protected for decades to come. All framing components are ethically sourced from Japan and the US. Framed prints arrive fully assembled with hanging hardware included. No frame shop, no assembly, no second trips.
Shipping & Delivery
Free U.S. Shipping: All orders ship 100% free within the United States.
Unframed Prints: Carefully rolled and shipped in a heavy-duty, crush-resistant mailing tube.
Framed Prints: Shipped in custom-built protective packaging engineered specifically to keep the frame corners and Acrylite cover in flawless condition during transit.
Turnaround Time: Most orders ship within 3–5 business days and arrive at your door within 7–10 business.
Returns & Quality Guarantee
Because every piece is custom-printed and framed to order exactly to your specifications, we are unable to accept returns or exchanges for a change of mind or sizing issues. However, we stand 100% behind our craftsmanship. If your art arrives damaged in transit or has a visible defect, email us a photo within 30 days and we will immediately expedite a flawless replacement. Quality guaranteed: the KNOWOL standard.