1944 Map of Gray

About this map

Sabbathday Lake and the northern reaches of Sebago Lake anchor this 1940s landscape, illustrating the established village patterns of central Cumberland County during the World War II era. The Maine Central railroad corridor facilitates the transport economy, connecting depots at New Gloucester Sta and Gray Sta. The region is defined by a series of small, interconnected settlements like Suckerville and Dry Mills, alongside significant institutions such as the Pownal State School. Local history and genealogy are deeply embedded in the map's terrain, with numerous rural educational and spiritual landmarks recorded, including the Ireland Sch and Friends Ch. The distribution of burial grounds like Purinton Cem and Mayberry Cem among the hills and ponds reflects the longstanding family-based settlement of these rural townships.