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1908 Map of Lewiston

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Lewiston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The industrial hub of Lewiston and Auburn sits at the heart of this survey, where the Androscoggin River powered a booming regional economy at the opening of the twentieth century. The map highlights the city's growth through institutional landmarks like Bates College and the State Fairgrounds, while a complex rail network including the Maine Central Railroad and Electric RR lines connects the urban centers to outlying villages.

Beyond the city grid, the landscape transitions into the hills and ponds of Androscoggin County. To the east, Sabattus Pond and Sabattus Mtn dominate the terrain, surrounded by a dense network of country schools such as the Mountain School and Maxwell School. The rural character is punctuated by family-named crossroads like Rowe Corners and Penley Corners, alongside early natural resource labels including Glenrock Spring and Windsor Spring.