1940 Map of Bethel

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Androscoggin River serves as the central artery of this 1940 Oxford County landscape, where the Grand Trunk Railway follows the river valley through several historic mountain settlements. The map documents a distributed network of early rural education, including the Sunday River Sch, Mason School, and Dresser Sch. Large portions of the terrain are preserved within the White Mountain National Forest, covering prominent peaks like Barker Mtn and Jordan Mtn. The survey details the transition from the concentrated village center at Bethel to smaller hamlets such as Middle Intervale and Hastings. Researchers can find evidence of early civic structures like the Town House and local landmarks such as the Bethel Cem, providing a clear view of the area's development before the mid-20th century.