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1893 Map of Buxton, 1906 Print
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1893 Map of Buxton

USGS Topo · Published 1906

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The Saco River serves as the central artery of this late 19th-century landscape, carving through the boundary between Cumberland Co. and York County. The river’s power is reflected in a dense concentration of industrial settlements, including Bar Mills, Salmon Falls, and Union Falls, where the water was harnessed for early New England milling operations. In the western reaches, the Little Ossipee River meanders toward North Waterboro, while the Portland and Rochester Railroad provides a vital inland transit corridor through Hollis Center and South Hollis. To the south, the historic Shaker Village sits near Shaker Pond, marking a distinct communal settlement pattern. The map reveals a highly developed network of small manufacturing hubs and post offices such as Nasons Mills and Goodwins Mills, illustrating the peak of the region's river-and-rail economy before the widespread shifts of the twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1906
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain