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1929 Map of Dixfield

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Dixfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

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Lake Webb dominates the northwestern landscape of this Maine survey, serving as a focal point for the settlements of Weld and Weld Corner. The terrain is characterized by significant elevations such as Mt Blue and Sugarloaf, illustrating the upland character of Franklin and Oxford counties during the late 1920s. Along the southern edge, the Androscoggin River facilitates local industry and transport, mirrored by the route of the Maine Central Railroad passing through Dixfield and West Peru.

Genealogists and local historians can trace a dense network of early 20th-century rural infrastructure, including numerous district schools like Maple Grove Sch, Robertson Sch, and Woods Sch. Small-scale industry is evident at Hildreths Mill, while the presence of Siberia Meadows and Houghton Ledges suggests a landscape of varying agricultural and timber utility. The survey details many family-named landmarks, from Walker Hill to Colonel Holman Mtn, which define the local geography before mid-century development.