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1892 Map of Freeport

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of Freeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1899
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1899

About this map

The coastal shelf of Casco Bay and the interconnected river systems of southern Maine define this late nineteenth-century topographic study. The landscape is marked by the heavy influence of the shipping and timber industries, evidenced by historically significant river access points such as Mast Landing, Porter Landing, and Bunganuc Landing. These maritime hubs are balanced by the interior rail network, where the Grand Trunk Railroad and Maine Central Railroad intersect at Yarmouth Junction.

Geological features like the prominent Bradbury Mt. overlook a network of small settlements including South Durham and North Pownal. The intricate coastline is detailed with numerous islands and points, from Cousins Island to the long reach of Wolfs Neck. The map provides an essential record of the region before modern development, capturing the original footprints of Yarmouthville and Freeport during a period of industrial transition.