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1929 Map of Dixfield

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Dixfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

Lake Webb and the surrounding peaks of the Washington Plantation region dominate this late-1920s topography, illustrating a landscape where rural industry and education were deeply decentralized. The map shows a high density of neighborhood schools, such as Science Hill Sch, Staples Sch, and Jay Interval Sch, reflecting the small, localized communities scattered through the hills. Industry is represented by Mildreths Mill near Hills Pond, while the Maine Central RR provides a critical transportation corridor along the southern edge through the town of Dixfield.

Settlement patterns follow the water, with villages like Berry Mills on the Webb River and West Peru flanking the rail line. Notable landmarks for local historians include the Riverside Cem and several family-named terrain features like Burgess Hill and Colonel Holman Mtn. The detailed survey also captures early state road infrastructure, including State Highway No 142, during an era before significant consolidation changed the character of these mountain townships.