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1956 Map of North Berwick

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of North Berwick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Boston and Maine Railroad serves as a primary corridor through this portion of York County, connecting the industrial and residential centers of North Berwick and Highpine. The landscape is a mosaic of small crossings and rural gathering points such as Saywards Corner, Parsonage Corner, and Varney Crossing. Cultural landmarks like Zebulon Knight Hall and the South Berwick-Wells Ch reflect the community life of the mid-1950s, while the Sanford Country Club and Sanford Health Camp suggest the area's role as a recreational retreat for nearby residents.

Water and terrain dominate the outlying sections, from the prominent Bauneg Beg Pond in the northwest to the complex drainage of the Ogunquit River and Merriland River. Significant elevations including the Tatnic Hills and The Saddleback create a physical boundary between the inland settlements and the coastal influence of Ogunquit. Scattered industry is visible through various Quarry and Gravel Pit operations, while the Town Woods and The Heath point to preserved natural spaces amidst the growing network of roads like Alfred Road and Charles Chase Road.