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2011 Map of Gorham

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gorham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gorham and its outlying neighborhoods serve as the focal point of this coastal Maine landscape, characterized by a transition from organized town centers to agricultural stretches and wooded hills. The town’s identity is shaped by its institutional landmarks, including the University of Southern Maine at Gorham and the Gorham Raceway located southwest of the main settlement. Near the northern boundary, industrial and correctional history converges at Little Falls, where the State Reformatory for Men sits near a series of barriers along the Presumpscot River, including Little Falls Dam and Mallison Falls Dam.

Family history is preserved through a high density of burial grounds like the Eastern Cemetery and Smith-Anderson Cemetery, while curious local nomenclature like the Land of Nod near the northeastern corner suggests early settlement patterns. Waterways such as the Stroudwater River and Little River define the local topography, supporting several historical corners and ridges from Gag Corner to North Scarborough.