1970 Map of Bethel

About this map

The Androscoggin River serves as the central artery of this region, joined by the Sunday River, Alder River, and Pleasant River near the town of Bethel. This survey captures the town at a time of established educational and transport infrastructure, featuring the campus of Gould Academy and the newer Telstar Regional High Sch. The Grand Trunk railway line follows the river valley, facilitating movement through the mountains that hem in the settlements, including Barker Mtn and Locke Mtn. Local heritage is preserved in several rural burial grounds such as Sunday River Cem and Skillingston Cem, while a Covered Bridge on the Sunday River and the Colonel Dyke Airfield mark different eras of local transit. The map details a landscape where industrial features like Gravel Pits coexist with natural landmarks like Bond Island and Hastings Island.