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1908 Map of Lewiston

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Lewiston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Androscoggin River serves as the industrial and geographic spine of this Maine landscape, powering the twin cities and connecting a network of mill towns and rural corners. In the urban center, Bates College and the State Fairgrounds appear as established landmarks, while the City Farm reflects early 20th-century social infrastructure. The map reveals a dense transportation web including the Maine Central RR and the Lewiston and Brunswick Electric RR, which facilitated movement between manufacturing hubs like Lisbon Falls and the agricultural hinterlands.

Rural life is anchored by numerous neighborhood schools and family-named landmarks, such as Golder Siding Mountain School and Glenrock Spring. Small-scale industry is evident at the Sprague Mill, while the recreational and natural character of the region is defined by large water bodies like Sabattus Pond and Lake Auburn. The topography is marked by significant rises including Sabattus Mtn and Hedgehog Hill, which overlook the diverse terrain of Androscoggin and Kennebec counties.