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1956 Map of Dixfield

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Dixfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Mt Blue State Park dominates the northern landscape of this 1950s survey, surrounding the massive peaks of Mt Blue and Hurricane Mtn. The rugged interior is punctuated by isolated settlements and family-named landmarks like Masterman Hill and Gleason Mtn, reflecting a rural economy centered on the shoreline of Lake Webb. Further south, the Androscoggin River corridor serves as a vital artery for industrial activity, where the Maine Central Railroad skirts the edge of Dixfield and West Peru.

Local history researchers will find a wealth of genealogical markers, including the Masterman Cem and Robertson Cem, along with smaller hamlets like Tainter Corner and Berry Mills. The map also captures several distinct industrial features, such as Hildreths Mill near Lakin Hill. This document records the transition from the upland wilderness of the western mountains to the more developed river valleys at mid-century.