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1893 Map of Berwick

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Berwick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1933
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1933

About this map

The Salmon Falls River serves as the winding centerpiece for this 1893 survey, carving the Maine New Hampshire Boundary Line through a landscape of emerging mill towns and dense rail networks. This era captures the industrial vitality of Rochester and Sanford, where the Mousam River powered local commerce. The geography is defined by a series of distinct villages across Lebanon, including North Lebanon and West Lebanon, which were once integral stops for rural travelers before modern highway consolidation.

Transport is dominated by the Boston and Maine Railroad and the Portland and Rochester Railroad, which intersect the terrain near East Rochester. This network connected remote hamlets like Milton Mills and Emerys Mills to the broader regional economy. Notable landmarks such as Bauneg Beg and Beach Ridge provide significant topographic relief, offering a clear view of the natural barriers that directed the early settlement and road patterns of York County.