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1957 Map of Gorham

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Gorham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Presumpscot River and the Maine Central railroad define the industrial and social character of this mid-century landscape in Gorham. At the center of the town, the State Teachers College and High Sch anchor the community, while the Gorham Raceway indicates a local culture of sport and gathering. Further north, the State Reformatory for Men occupies a significant plot near the river bend.

Genealogists can trace several family-named landmarks and rural outposts, such as Gag Corner, Babb Corner, and Mosher Corner. Educational history is preserved through scattered rural schoolhouses including Whitney Sch, Robie Sch, and Andrew Sch. The map also documents institutional sites like the Gorham Town Farm and the Maine Forestry Service station. Small family and community plots such as Sapling Hill Cem, Chase Cem, and the Eastern Cemetery provide specific location data for family history research.