1942 Map of Buxton

About this map

The Saco River and Little River anchor the landscape of York and Cumberland counties in the years during World War II, serving as the power source for a dense network of riverside villages. Industrial activity is evident at Shaw Mills and through the various settlements like Salmon Falls and Bar Mills that line the riverbanks. The Boston and Maine railroad corridor cuts through the southeastern terrain, linking these mill towns to the broader regional economy. Away from the water, the map reveals a well-established rural social structure defined by family-named crossroads like Higgins Cor and Emory Cor, alongside numerous local schoolhouses such as Dearborn Sch and Emerson Sch. Genealogists may find particular value in the location of the Chadbourne Cem and the Notre Dame Institute near the southern boundary, providing a clear record of the area's mid-century community footprint before modern expansion.