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2021 Map of Hampden

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Hampden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Penobscot River serves as the central artery for this mid-coast Maine landscape, defining the boundaries and development of towns like Hampden and Orrington. The map reveals a dense network of riverside settlements and agricultural centers, including Hampden Highlands, South Orrington, and Winterport. These communities are anchored by numerous historic burial sites such as the Old Burying Ground Cem and Locust Grove Cem, providing significant points of interest for genealogical research.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain rises toward several prominent peaks, including Kings Mtn and Jacob Buck Mtn. In the lower reaches of the quadrangle, the river widens at Bald Hill Reach and flows past Oak Point, while the eastern interior is dotted with water bodies like Swetts Pond and Williams Pond. The transition from river-front industry to inland topography is marked by distinctive features such as Smith Ledge and the winding course of Sedgeunkedunk Stream.