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2014 Map of China Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of China Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

China Lake dominates this central Maine landscape, branching into distinct basins and arms that define the geography of Kennebec County. The irregular shoreline is punctuated by prominent landforms such as Indian Island and Killdeer Point, while the surrounding hills like Priest Hill overlook a network of rural settlements. In the west, the flow of Outlet Stream passes through North Vassalboro, while the eastern shores host the villages of China and South China.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the terrain, reflecting the early established community roots of this region. Notable landmarks include the Friends Church Yard and numerous family or village plots such as the E Vassalboro Methodist Cem, Chadwick Cem, and the China Village Cem Extension. These sites, along with the proximity of the W Br Sheepscot River, reveal a historical pattern of settlement where life was closely tied to the water's edge and established overland routes like Vassalboro Rd.