1995 Map of Bethel

About this map

The Androscoggin River flows through the heart of the Oxford Hills in the mid-1990s, shaping the settlement patterns of Bethel and its surrounding hamlets. This landscape is defined by the transition from the fertile river valley floor to the high peaks of the White Mountain National Forest, including Barker Mountain and Locke Mountain. The map captures the significant winter recreation infrastructure at the Sunday River Ski Area, with its network of ski lifts contrasted against the agricultural history of Middle Intervale and Mayville. Cultural landmarks such as the Gould Academy campus and the historic Covered Bridge near Newry illustrate the region's dual identity as both an educational hub and a gateway to the Maine wilderness. Numerous small burial grounds, including Skillington Cemetery and Woodland Cemetery, provide essential reference points for those researching local family lineages.