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1892 Map of Freeport

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of Freeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Freeport and the surrounding coastline of Casco Bay define this 1890s era landscape, where maritime commerce and rail expansion converge. The presence of multiple historic landing sites such as Mast Landing, Porter Landing, and Bunganuc Landing underscores the importance of the timber and shipping trades that built these coastal villages. Further inland, the map captures the transition from tidal waters to the interior hills of Pownal, marked prominently by Bradbury Mt.

The transportation network is dominated by the intersection of the Maine Central Railroad and the Grand Trunk Railroad, particularly at Yarmouth Junction. This rail infrastructure supported local settlements like Yarmouthville and South Freeport while connecting the rural interior of Durham to the coast. Dozens of named islands, including Cousins Island, Chebeague Island, and Bustins Island, dot the bay, providing a detailed view of the Maine shoreline before modern coastal development.