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1944 Map of Buxton

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Buxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Saco River serves as the central artery of this 1940s landscape, carving through the heart of York and Cumberland counties. The river's power is reflected in the series of mill settlements and drops, including Bar Mills, Salmon Falls, and Union Falls. This era shows the region's established rural infrastructure, where local life centered around small village hubs like Hollis Center and West Buxton.

Transport and social institutions are clearly defined, from the Boston and Maine railroad tracks to the Notre Dame Institute. The map captures numerous family-named crossroads and hamlets such as Tylers Cor and Emory Cor, alongside educational landmarks like Hollis High School. In the southern reaches, the geography shifts toward significant water bodies like Little Ossipee Pond and Kennebunk Pond, while the Chadbourne Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local families in the Waterboro area.