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1956 Map of Augusta

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Augusta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Kennebec River corridor defines this mid-century survey of the Maine capital and its surrounding lake country. While the city of Augusta and the hills of Hallowell command the eastern edge, the landscape opens westward into a complex network of glacial water bodies. Settlements like Manchester and East Winthrop are centers of community life, supported by rural institutions such as the Old South Ch and Belgrade Central Sch.

The presence of numerous named landmarks, including Smith Memorial and the State School for Girls, provides specific points for genealogical and local history research. From the recreational stretches of Messalonskee Lake and Cobbosseecontee Lake to smaller pockets like Wings Mills, the map documents a region transitioning between agricultural roots and its growing role as a government and recreational hub.