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1898 Map of Gray

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Gray
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1908
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1908

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Sabbathday Lake and the surrounding highlands of New Gloucester define the northern reaches of this late-19th-century landscape. The topography reveals a region deeply shaped by its glacial past, with numerous kettle ponds and ridges like Rattlesnake Mt. and Gloucester Hill interspersed with small agricultural and industrial hamlets. The eastern corridor is dominated by the Grand Trunk Railroad, while the Maine Central R.R. services the southern townships, including Cumberland Center and North Falmouth.

Industry and local commerce are evident through labels such as Webbs Mill and Dry Mills, suggesting a wood- or water-powered economy centered on the many brooks and ponds. Settlements like Windham Center and North Gray are connected by a dense network of country roads, providing a detailed look at the rural habitation patterns before the arrival of modern highways. Notable water features like Jordan Bay on Sebago Lake and the Royal River offer insight into the historical shorelines and drainage systems of the Cumberland County interior.