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1950 Map of Liberty

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

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Lake St George and Sheepscot Pond dominate this mid-century landscape where the borderlands of Waldo, Kennebec, Lincoln, and Knox counties meet. The settlement pattern is characterized by numerous named crossroads and rural schools, such as Hutchins Corner, McDonald Sch, and Gregorys Corner, reflecting a highly localized community structure. The map captures the village of Liberty and the unique enclave of Hibberts Gore, an unincorporated area surrounded by larger townships.

Transport and industry revolve around the water bodies and the Sheepscot River, with local centers like Branch Mills Palermo P O and Montville P O serving as postal hubs. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Hogback Mtn and the long spine of Appleton Ridge, while The Kingdom stands out as a distinctly named local area. This survey reflects the persistence of small-town Maine geography before modern consolidation changed the rural educational and social fabric.