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1958 Map of Newfield

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Newfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Little Ossipee River and its numerous glacial ponds define this mid-century landscape along the border of Maine and New Hampshire. Centered on the town of Newfield, the area is characterized by a high density of small village centers and crossroads including East Parsonsfield, Limerick, and Shapleigh. The map illustrates a developed rural economy with a heavy emphasis on water resources, featuring prominent bodies such as Great East Lake, Square Pond, and Sokokis Lake.

Social and civic life is anchored by numerous local landmarks like the Shapleigh Mem Sch and Maple Grove Ch. The presence of the Boston & Maine RR in the southwest near Milton Mills highlights the era's transportation network, while the scattered named summits, from Dearborn Mtn to Abbott Mtn, offer a clear view of the region's topographical relief. The map provides a detailed account of the road network, including historic routes like Portland Road and Patterson Road.