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1957 Map of Cumberland Center

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Cumberland Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Cumberland Center and its surrounding townships reflect a transition from traditional agricultural life to a mid-century transportation corridor. The Maine Turnpike (Toll Road) cuts a modern line through the landscape, contrasting with the established Maine Central railroad and the Old Railroad Grade near North Yarmouth. Cultural hubs like the Cumberland Farmers Club and educational sites such as the Greeley Institute and Sweetser Sch anchor the local community.

Elevations vary from the heights of Blackstrap Hill, featuring Mount Independence and prominent communication infrastructure like the TV Tower (WCSH), down to the basins of Highland Lake and Forest Lake. The map details numerous family-named landmarks and rural infrastructure, including Farris Cem, Verrills Ledges, and various Gravel Pits, providing a clear record of land use before later suburban development significantly altered the region.