1980 Map of Gray

About this map

Shaker Village and the waters of Sabbathday Pond define the northwestern corner of this landscape, reflecting Maine's communal history and early settlement patterns. By the mid-1970s, this area of Cumberland and Androscoggin Counties was characterized by a mix of agricultural heritage and state institutions, such as the Pineland Hospital and Training Center and its adjacent Pineland Mem Cem. Transportation networks are prominent, with the Maine Turnpike bisecting the terrain and two distinct rail lines, the Maine Central and Canadian National, serving the region. Industrial and conservation footprints are visible at the Dry Mills Fish Hatchery and Game Farm and numerous Gravel Pits scattered near Gray. From the high point of Gloucester Hill to the valley of the Royal River, the map captures a period of modern transit infrastructure laid over established village centers like New Gloucester and North Gray.