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1892 Map of Buxton

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of Buxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

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The Saco River and Little Ossipee River dominate this late 19th-century landscape, providing the hydraulic power for a series of small industrial hamlets. Clusters of milling activity are evident at Nasons Mills, Salmon Falls, and Union Falls, where the river's descent toward the coast was harnessed by early manufacturers. This riverine economy is further illustrated by the presence of Clarks Mills and Goodwins Mills, which served as local processing hubs for the surrounding agricultural community.

In the southwestern corner, Shaker Village stands as a notable communal settlement near Shaker Pond. Transportation during this era was transitioning from traditional turnpikes to the rail network, as seen by the Boston and Maine corridor passing through East Waterboro and Hollis Center. The map records numerous family-named landmarks like Crockett Hill and Isinglass Hill, reflecting the deep-rooted genealogical history of the York and Cumberland county borderlands.