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1984 Map of Augusta

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Augusta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Kennebec River corridor anchors this mid-1980s landscape, flowing through the state capital of Augusta and south past the river towns of Hallowell and Gardiner. This region is defined by its deep connectivity between the interior lake districts and the rocky mid-coast. The transportation network of US Highway 201 and the Maine Central RR follows the river's path, while to the east, the coastal heights of the Camden Hills rise sharply from the sea.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the transition from inland agricultural settlements like China and Palermo to the maritime industrial centers of Rockland and Camden. Significant water bodies such as China Lake and Damariscotta Lake separate the river valleys from the rugged coastal peninsulas. The map illustrates the 1980s extent of several conservation areas, including Lake St George State Park and the Ruffingham Wildlife Management Area, marking the balance between Maine's historic settlement patterns and its natural preservation.