1892 Map of Augusta

About this map

The Kennebec River corridor anchors this 1890s survey, showing the state capital of Augusta and the industrial hub of Hallowell at a time of peak river-and-rail connectivity. The Maine Central Railroad weaves through the central hills, linking smaller settlements like Readfield Depot and Belgrade to the larger riverfront markets. To the west, the landscape transitions into a dense network of interconnected waters, including the expansive Cobbosseecontee Pond, Maranacook Lake, and Annabessacook Lake. These water bodies are interspersed with established community centers like Winthrop and Kents Hill. The map reveals a highly developed nineteenth-century interior, where local prominence is marked by family-named terrain like Monks Hill and Lord Hill, while the Great Sidney Bog remains a distinctive untouched feature in the eastern highlands.