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1956 Map of Farmington

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Farmington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Sandy River winds through the heart of this mid-century landscape, anchoring the regional centers of Farmington and West Farmington. The era’s transportation network is defined by the Maine Central railroad, which services the industrial and residential pockets of Wilton and Dryden. This map reveals a transition between concentrated village life and the outlying rural economy, where local landmarks like Bullen Mills and Weeks Mills hint at a history tied to the area's numerous watercourses, including Wilson Stream and Barker Stream.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the distribution of early settlements through named corners and rural schools, such as Knowltons Corner, Beans Corner, and the Intervale Sch. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations like Titcomb Hill and Powderhouse Hill that overlook a patchwork of ponds and cemeteries, including the Quarry Cem and Smith Cem, which provide a detailed record of the community's ancestral footprint across Franklin County.