1893 Map of Berwick

About this map

The Maine New Hampshire Boundary Line follows the winding course of the Salmon Falls River, separating industrial and agricultural hubs at the end of the nineteenth century. This reconnaissance survey, led by Marcus Baker, illustrates a landscape deeply integrated with the rail networks of the day. The Portland and Rochester Railroad cuts diagonally across the center, connecting the various villages of Lebanon, while the Boston and Maine Railroad services the busy corridor near Rochester and Gonic. Distinctive peaks like Bauneg Beg and Beaver Hill rise above the river valleys, where settlements such as Sanford and Springvale sit along the Mousam River. For those tracing local history, the map provides a clear picture of the rural post offices and small crossings that once defined these border towns before modern road systems reshaped the region.