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1892 Map of Gardiner

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of Gardiner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1900
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1900

About this map

The Kennebec River corridor defines the geography of this late 19th-century survey, serving as a vital artery for both the rail-and-river economy and regional settlement. Along the river's banks, the Maine Central Railroad facilitates transport through Gardiner, Richmond, and Bowdoinham, connecting several historic riverfront landings and points like Iceboro and Goodwin Pt. In the interior, the landscape transitions to a network of hamlets and agricultural crossroads, including Litchfield Corners, Richmond Corner, and Bowdoin Center.

Significant water bodies such as Cobbosseecontee Pond and the uniquely named Purgatory Pond dominate the western terrain, with Cobbosseecontee Stream winding through West Gardiner. The river itself is home to Swan Island and its smaller neighbor Little Swan Island, featuring numerous named points such as Ship Yard Pt and Carney Pt that reflect the area's maritime and shipbuilding legacy. The presence of the Richmond Campmeeting grounds suggests the importance of social and religious gatherings in the rural Maine of this era.