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1950 Map of Lewiston

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Lewiston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Androscoggin River serves as the industrial spine for the twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn during this mid-century period. The map details a complex network of transportation and natural resources, where the Grand Trunk Railway and Maine Central Railroad connect timber and manufacturing hubs like Rumford, Berlin, and Mexico. The landscape is dominated by the high peaks of the White Mountains, including Mount Washington and the Presidential Range, surrounded by the protected lands of the White Mountain National Forest.

Hydroelectric potential and recreational value are evident in the sprawling chain of water bodies to the north, including Lake Umbagog, Rangeley Lake, and Mooselookmeguntic Lake. While the southern portion shows the dense settlement patterns of Androscoggin County, the northern reaches remain defined by remote river systems like the Magalloway River and Dead Diamond River. This survey captures the region as the post-war economy relied heavily on both the rail-connected mills and the emerging tourism of the mountain notches.