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1964 Map of Kezar Falls

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Kezar Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Ossipee River carves a central path through this landscape, dividing the settlements of Porter and South Hiram as it flows eastward. This mid-1960s survey documents a region defined by its numerous small burial grounds and educational landmarks, including the Parsonsfield Seminary and the Old Meetinghouse located north of North Parsonsfield. The mapping of these sites, alongside various family plots like Sargent Cem and Libby Cem, offers a detailed view of the rural communities and lineage along the border of Maine and New Hampshire.

Water plays a critical role in the geography here, with controlled spillways at Colcord Pond and Bickford Pond indicating managed water levels for the surrounding area. Notable elevations such as Rattlesnake Mtn and Moulton Ridge frame the valley, while smaller clusters like Kezar Falls serve as focal points for local infrastructure, indicated by the presence of prominent water tanks near the riverbank.