1892 Map of Freeport

About this map

Maine Central Railroad and Grand Trunk Railroad lines converge at Yarmouth Junction, illustrating the vital rail infrastructure of coastal Maine in the late nineteenth century. This survey, led by Marcus Baker, reveals a landscape where maritime and terrestrial transport met at numerous tidal points including Mast Landing, Porter Landing, and Bunganuc Landing. The map details the intricate shoreline of Macoit Bay and the Harraseeket River, dotted with family-named points like Parker Point and Lanes Island. Inland, the terrain rises toward Bradbury Mt, surrounded by a network of rural settlements such as North Pownal and South Durham. The proximity of Yarmouthville and Yarmouth shows a developing urban density along the Royal River just before the turn of the century.