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2011 Map of Bridgton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bridgton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bridgton and Harrison anchor this lakeside landscape in Cumberland County, where the historic settlement patterns of western Maine are defined by a network of waterways and early industrial sites. The importance of local water power is evident in the numerous control points found along the drainage systems, including the Crystal Lake Dam, Highland Lake Dam, and Stevens Brook Dam. These sites supported the growth of villages like North Bridgton and Plummer Landing, while Sandy Creek developed around its own milling infrastructure.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the many burial grounds distributed across the ridges, from the Forest Hill Cemetery near the town center to the Finnish Cemetery and Maple Ridge Cemetery further east. The map also records the recreational character of the area, featuring several long-established campgrounds such as Camp Newfound and Camp Wildwoods, alongside the Maple Ridge Airport.