1967 Map of Buckfield

About this map

Nezinscot River drainage systems define the landscape of this Oxford County region in the late 1960s, where the small settlements of Buckfield, East Buckfield, and East Sumner are connected by winding country roads and the distinct West Branch and East Branch watercourses. The area is characterized by a high density of family and community burial grounds, including Hartford Center Cem, Howard Cem, and the Crocker Cem, providing essential primary locations for genealogical research. Prominent high points such as Bear Mountain and Hayford Hill overlook significant water bodies like Bear Pond and the Jersey Bog Brook wetlands. The map details a rural economy centered around the river, evidenced by Chase Mills and various gravel pits, while identifying local landmarks like the High Sch and the Water Tank near the village centers.