1983 Map of Great East Lake

About this map

Great East Lake and Wilson Lake dominate this survey of the borderlands between Maine and New Hampshire. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Salmon Falls River and Little Ossipee River drain a terrain of prominent heights like Hubbard Ridge and Acton Ridge. Small settlements and rural crossroads provide a glimpse into the late-20th-century community structure of York County, with Acton and North Shapleigh serving as local hubs. The map reveals a mix of recreational and industrial use, from the residential clusters at Shady Nook and McCutcheon Corners to the Sand & Gravel Pit operations near the lakes. Genealogists may find interest in the documented locations of the Highland Grove Cemetery and the Maple Grove Church near South Acton, while the presence of the Mellon Airport indicates the regional infrastructure of the early 1980s.