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1904 Map of Anson

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Anson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Kennebec River corridor defines this Somerset County landscape at the opening of the twentieth century, serving as the primary axis for industrial and social development. The twin towns of Anson and Madison sit prominently at a bend in the river, where the Maine Central Electric line and the Somerset Railroad converge to support the regional economy. To the north, Solon marks a significant river crossing near the Carritunk Falls, while the western terrain is dominated by the steep slopes of Savage Hill and Dunbar Hill.

Water resources are central to the area's geography, with the confluence of the Carrabassett River and the Kennebec at North Anson creating a natural hub. Large interior water bodies like Embden Pond and Hayden Lake are surrounded by small farming clusters such as Twelve Corners and Madison Center, providing a clear view of the rural settlement patterns before the mid-century expansion of modern infrastructure.