1970 Map of East Pittston

About this map

East Pittston serves as a central hub in this Kennebec County landscape, situated at the confluence of Kimball Brook and the winding Eastern River. The 1970 field survey reveals a rural network of small settlements and crossroads, including North Pittston, Bailey Corner, and Trainor Corner, linked by local routes like Kelly Road and Blinn Hill Road. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Beech Hill and Telegraph Hill, while the eastern edge of the quadrangle is marked by the course of the Sheepscot River. Local history is preserved through several family and community burial grounds, such as Putnam Cem, Goodspeed Cem, and Maple Grove Cem. The presence of a tidal flat along the Eastern River near Palmer Brook suggests a landscape transitioning from freshwater streams to coastal influence, providing a detailed look at the agricultural and natural layout of the region before late-century development.