1986 Map of Lewiston

About this map

The industrial and transportation heart of south-central Maine is anchored by the twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn, situated along the power-generating falls of the Androscoggin River. In the mid-1980s, the region’s landscape was defined by its transition from the densely populated river valley to the wooded peaks of the White Mountain National Forest to the west. Transit corridors such as the Maine Central Railroad and the Canadian National Railway connected manufacturing centers like Lisbon Falls, Mechanic Falls, and Rumford to broader markets. Beyond the industrial centers, the map reveals a lake-rich interior including Sebago Lake, Long Lake, and Thompson Lake, illustrating the area's dual character as both a mill-driven economy and a recreational gateway. To the northwest, peaks like Old Speck Mountain and Mount Abram rise sharply, while smaller communities like Norway and South Paris serve as local hubs for the surrounding hill country and agricultural lands.