1953 Map of Bethel

About this map

The Androscoggin River valley forms the central axis of this mid-century Oxford County survey, showing the interconnected hamlets of Bethel, West Bethel, and North Bethel. The landscape is dominated by the steep peaks of the White Mountain National Forest, including Barker Mtn and Locke Mtn, which frame the agricultural and residential corridors. This edition was revised from 1940 aerial photographs, offering a clear record of the rural infrastructure before significant modern development. Local life is documented through numerous district schools, such as Sunday River Sch and the Mason School, alongside the historic Town House in the southeast. Water bodies like Kezar Lake and Songo Pond highlight the importance of the region's natural drainage to its early settlement patterns.