2021 Map of Farmington

About this map

Farmington serves as a prominent institutional and civic hub on the banks of the Sandy River, anchored by the University of Maine at Farmington and regional legal centers like the Franklin County Superior Court. The landscape transitions from the river valley into several significant elevations, including Porter Hill and Titcomb Hill, which overlook a network of smaller communities like West Farmington, Fairbanks, and Temple. This 2021 study documents a region deeply rooted in its local history, evidenced by a high density of family and neighborhood burial grounds such as Belcher Cem, Gay Cem, and the Red Schoolhouse Cemetery. The presence of several large water bodies, notably Varnum Pond and Staples Pond, alongside numerous named brooks like Temple Stream and Hardy Brook, suggests a landscape shaped by significant drainage systems that supported early settlement patterns and subsequent rural development.