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1955 Map of Anson

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Anson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Kennebec River corridor defines this mid-1950s landscape, serving as the industrial and transportation spine for Somerset County settlements. In the southern reach, the neighboring towns of Anson and Madison are linked by bridges over the river, with the Maine Central railroad providing a vital connection to the larger regional economy. To the north, the village of Solon sits near Arnold Landing, a name referencing the historic military route through the wilderness.

Beyond the river, the map details a rural network of small schoolhouses like Emerson Sch and local gathering spots such as Twelve Corners and Rice Corner. Large water bodies including Embden Pond and Wesserunsett Lake are surrounded by hills named for local families, including Savage Hill and Thurston Hill. The presence of the Arnold Trail and numerous jeep trails suggests a landscape transitioning from traditional agriculture toward seasonal recreation and forestry.