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1892 Map of Buxton

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of Buxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

The Saco River serves as the dominant geographical and economic artery of this region, separating Cumberland and York counties. This late 19th-century landscape is defined by its water-powered industry, evidenced by the numerous mill settlements like Nasons Mills, Clarks Mills, and Goodwins Mills that dot the riverbanks and their tributaries. These nodes of activity were supported by the Portland and Rochester Railroad, which cut a diagonal path through the interior, connecting Hollis Center and East Waterboro to the broader regional economy.

Away from the industrial river corridors, the map reveals a community-centered terrain of villages and distinct local landmarks. Significant clusters of habitation appear at Waterboro Center, Buxton Center, and the notable Shaker Village near Shaker Pond. The topography is marked by prominent elevations such as Ossipee Hill and Maloy Mountain, which look over a series of glacial water bodies including Little Ossipee Pond and Watchic Pond, reflecting the traditional New England balance of upland farming and lowland industry.