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1979 Map of Lewiston

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Lewiston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Androscoggin River serves as the industrial and geographic spine of this twin-city region, separating the densely settled cores of Auburn and Lewiston. In the late 1970s, the urban landscape is defined by institutional landmarks like Bates College and the State Fairgrounds, while the surrounding countryside maintains its historic character through established crossroads and small family-named clusters. Settlements such as New Auburn and South Lewiston sit alongside older junctions like Rumford Junction and Penley Corner.

Rail infrastructure remains prominent, with the Canadian National Railway and Maine Central Railroad weaving through the river valley. Beyond the city grid, the topography shifts toward natural and recreational features, including the sprawling Garcelon Bog and the waters of No Name Pond. A high density of cemeteries, including Gracelawn Memorial Park (Cemetery) and Mt Hope Cemetery, provides significant genealogical value for those tracing local families in Durham and Lisbon.