1957 Map of Gray

About this map

Sebago Lake and the Maine Turnpike anchor this late-1950s landscape, reflecting a region defined by its water bodies and emerging modern infrastructure. The eastern portion of the lake, including Jordan Bay and the Sebago Lake Basin, is dotted with recreational and geographic markers like Raymond Cape and Dollys Island. Inland, the settlement pattern is dense with historic crossroads such as Fosters Corner, Ireland Corner, and Suckerville. The transit network of the era is remarkably visible, showing the shift from rail-based commerce to automotive travel. Major rail lines, including the Grand Trunk and Maine Central, are shown alongside their depots like New Gloucester Sta and Cumberland Center Sta. Local institutions are well-documented, from the Gloucester Hill School to the expansive Pineland Hospital And Training Center. Topographic details reveal the varied terrain of the Cumberland area, including the prominent Rattlesnake Mtn and the distinctively named The Sinkhole.