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1982 Map of Belgrade Lakes

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Belgrade Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Belgrade Lakes sits prominently at the narrows between Long Pond and Great Belgrade Pond, serving as a central point in this early 1980s portrait of central Maine's lake country. The landscape is defined by its significant relief, rising from the water's edge to the summits of Vienna Mountain and McGaffey Mountain. These highland areas are dotted with numerous smaller water bodies, including Watson Pond and Kimball Pond, showing a topography where drainage patterns are deeply influenced by the glacial terrain of Hampshire Hill and Sanders Hill.

Human settlement follows the contours of the land, with Rome Corner and the village of Vienna established near accessible routes and water. Local infrastructure is reflected in the Rome Sch and the Mount Vernon Airport, while several gravel pits and cemeteries provide specific points for genealogical research. The map captures the region before extensive modern development, preserving the footprint of these lakeside communities and their connection to the surrounding Somerset and Kennebec county lines.