1975 Map of Anson NE

About this map

The Kennebec River carves a deep valley through the center of this Somerset County landscape, its banks defined by the braided channels and wooded islands near the settlement of Embden. This mid-1970s orthophoto survey reveals the rural character of the region, where the primary settlement at Solon serves as a focal point for the surrounding uplands. To the east, the terrain is marked by smaller outposts like South Solon and the intersection at Twelve Corners. The aerial photography clearly differentiates between the dense forest cover and the cleared agricultural fields that follow the winding path of Michael Stream. This specific record captures the intersection of river-bottom industry and remote hill farms before modern development patterns altered the traditional layout of these Maine townships.