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1957 Map of Gardiner

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Gardiner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Gardiner and its industrial riverfront define the northeastern corner of this mid-century survey, where the Maine Central RR tracks parallel the Kennebec River. The landscape transitions from the developed streets of Randolph and Farmingdale to a network of rural crossroads and family-named landmarks. Interior settlements like Litchfield Plains, Richmond Corner, and Bowdoin Center are anchored by local institutions such as the Litchfield Academy and several small rural schools including Jaques Sch and Adams Sch.

The presence of Swan Island State Game Land in the lower Kennebec highlights the importance of the river ecosystem, while the recently constructed Maine Turnpike cuts a modern path through the western hills. Between the river and the turnpike, numerous named water bodies like Pleasant Pond and Cobbosseecontee Lake suggest a region shaped by both its logging heritage and growing recreational use. Local industry and land use are further evidenced by Iron Mine Hill and various gravel pits scattered near the Abagadasset River valley.