1937 Map of Berwick

About this map

The Salmon Falls River serves as the winding border between Maine and New Hampshire on this 1937 topographic study, defining the industrial and social character of the borderlands. Dense rail networks of the Boston and Maine Railroad and the Portland and Rochester Railroad converge at major hubs like Rochester and Somersworth, while specialized stops such as Hayes Sta and Rindgemere Sta highlight the era's dependence on rail for both transit and commerce. Away from the river, the landscape of York and Strafford Counties is dotted with rural landmarks including Walnut Grove Sch and the North Rochester PO. The terrain rises to notable peaks like Bauneg Beg Hill and Pine Hill, contrasting with low-lying areas such as Heath Bog and Gate Swamp, reflecting a region defined by its varied topography and early 20th-century transportation corridors.