1980 Map of Gardiner

About this map

Gardiner and its neighboring river towns along the Kennebec River define this 1980s landscape, illustrating the enduring relationship between Maine’s interior waterways and its settlement patterns. The river serves as a central artery, separating Randolph and Pittston on the east bank from the urban core of Gardiner and South Gardiner on the west. This period shows the modern infrastructure of the Maine Turnpike cutting through the rural stretches of West Gardiner and Richmond, contrasting with the older grid of the city and the numerous community landmarks. For family historians, the map is remarkably detailed, locating many burial grounds including Oak Grove Cem, St Josephs Cem, and Maple Grove Cem. Significant natural and recreational features are also present, from the waters of Pleasant Pond and Peacock Beach State Park to the prominent heights of Iron Mine Hill and Libby Hill.