1956 Map of Augusta

About this map

Augusta and Hallowell anchor the Kennebec River corridor during the mid-1950s, a period marked by established state institutions and a thriving lakefront culture. The city center is dense with historic landmarks, including the State Hospital and the State School for Girls, while the Maine Central railroad tracks parallel the river's edge. Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into a sprawling network of water bodies and summer retreats. The western portion of the sheet is dominated by Maranacook Lake and Cobbosseecontee Lake, where seasonal life is evidenced by the Maranacook Camp and the recreational hub at Island Park. Small crossroads like Readfield Depot and Wings Mills reflect the region's agricultural and milling roots. Notable civic and religious sites, such as the Old South Ch in Belgrade and the Smith Memorial Ch in Readfield, provide essential points of interest for those tracing local family histories and 20th-century settlement patterns.