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1955 Map of Anson

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Anson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Kennebec River corridor defines this mid-century landscape, serving as the central artery for the industrial and residential centers of Madison and Anson. The river's path is punctuated by large features like Savage Island and Weston Island, while the Maine Central Railroad traces the western bank through North Anson. This era shows a well-established network of rural crossroads such as Blackwell Corner, Barron Corner, and Five Corners, each representing the localized nodes of 1950s Maine life.

Genealogical interest is found in the numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Land of Rest Cem and Sunset Cem. The transition from river-bottom industry to upland farming and recreation is evident in the presence of Embden Pond and Wesserunsett Lake, where Devereux Camps and Lakewood suggest the growth of seasonal residency. The historical Arnold Trail follows the river, anchoring the modern infrastructure of State Highway 201 to the region's deeper history.