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1950 Map of Phippsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Fort Popham stands as a sentinel at the mouth of the Kennebec River, anchoring a coastal landscape defined by the intricate waterways of Sagadahoc County. This mid-century survey captures the rugged shoreline from Popham Beach up toward Winnegance, revealing a maritime economy shaped by both natural resources and navigation. Interior ridges like Pasture Ridge and Ridge are dotted with family heritage sites, including the Gilman and Bilston Cem and Drummond Cem.

Resource extraction is evident throughout the peninsula, with the Old Mica Mine near Wynburg and several Feldspar Quarries on Georgetown Island. The importance of seafaring safety is marked by the Perkins Island Light, while local education and faith are represented by the Sebasco Sch and West Bath Church. The map details the transition from tidal basins like The Basin to the structured settlements of Phippsburg and Arrowsic.