1946 Map of Norway

About this map

Pennessee wassee Lake and the Androscoggin River anchor this mid-century survey of Oxford County, where the landscape is defined by long, narrow lakes and a network of small upland settlements. The town of Norway serves as a central hub, while smaller crossroads like Scribners Mill and Bolsters Mills reflect the area's historical reliance on water power along the Crooked River. Local education and social structure are clearly visible through several district schools, including Chapel District Sch and the South Harrison Sch. Geologists and genealogists can trace family landmarks like McWain Hill or Pike Hill, and locate historical community sites such as the Bell Hill Meeting House and the Fairgrounds. The map also captures the path of an Underground pipe line, a modern industrial addition to the traditional timber and farming terrain of the Oxford Co and Cumberland Co borderlands.