1926 Map of Burnham

About this map

The Sebasticook River and Twenty-fivemile Stream converge near the settlement of Burnham, defining a landscape of wetlands and winding waterways in the mid-1920s. This period of Maine's history is characterized by a dense network of district schools and rural post offices, such as the Carr School and Eelweir School to the north, and the Glidden School near Freedom. A distinct glacial feature known as The Horseback runs through the central terrain, while the Maine Central Railroad provides the primary industrial link, passing through the Burnham Junc Sta at the village center.