Loading map...

2011 Map of Phippsburg

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Phippsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fort Popham stands at the mouth of the Kennebec River, anchoring a maritime landscape defined by tidal creeks and rocky points. This coastal Maine terrain is marked by historical settlements like Phippsburg, Arrowsic, and Popham Beach, where the economy and culture have long been tied to the water. The map traces the intricate shoreline from Winnegance Bay to Atkins Bay, revealing a network of local roads such as Sabino Rd and Meadowbrook Rd that connect inland hills like Tarrs Mountain to the sea.

Local history and genealogy researchers can find numerous small family and community burial grounds, including Drummond Cemetery, Marine Cemetery, and the Gilman and Bliston Cemetery. Infrastructure like the Winnegance Causeway Dam and the Arrowsic-Georgetown Bridge highlights the challenge of navigating this fragmented geography. From the heights of Newtown Hill to the beacon at Ram Island Light, the map documents the persistent maritime character of Sagadahoc County.