2018 Map of Fryeburg

About this map

Fryeburg and its surrounding hamlets along the Maine and New Hampshire border are defined by the winding hydrology of the Saco River and its abandoned channels. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and oxbows, most notably the Old Course Saco River, which loops through the center of the quadrangle. This area preserves a high density of small family and community burial grounds, from the North Fryeburg Cem in the north to the Schoolhouse Yard Cem near East Fryeburg. The map reveals how local topography, such as the prominent Jockey Cap and Starks Mtn, guided the development of early settlements like West Fryeburg and Fryeburg Center. Significant landmarks include the Hemlock Bridge and the Toll Bridge Cem, which point to historical river crossings. Between the water bodies like Lovewell Pond and Kezar Pond, the terrain transitions into sandy stretches such as The Plains, reflecting the post-glacial geography of the Saco Valley.