2018 Map of Epping

About this map

Epping and Columbia serve as the primary settlement hubs in this Downeast Maine landscape, where the human footprint is defined by a network of rural roads such as Tibbettstown Rd and Webb District Rd. The terrain is characterized by the expansive Great Heath and numerous specialized wetland environments like Deep Cove Heath and Taylor Branch Swamp. These peatlands and marshes are interrupted by distinct glacial features, including Pineo Ridge and Pigeon Hill, which provided high ground for early roads and cemeteries. Genealogists can find significant local burial sites including Columbia Cem, Mailey Hill Cem, and Forest Hills Cem. The intricate hydrology of the region is evident in the winding courses of the Pleasant River and the Harrington River, along with numerous smaller tributaries like Dorr Brook and Bells Brook that drain the coastal plain.