1957 Map of Phippsburg

About this map

Phippsburg and the surrounding coastal reaches of Sagadahoc County are defined by a complex geography of tidal inlets and granite ridges as they appeared in the late 1950s. The mouth of the Kennebec River is dominated by significant historical military and maritime infrastructure, notably Fort Popham and the Fort Baldwin US Military Reservation guarding the entrance to Atkins Bay. Settlement patterns follow the narrow necks of land, with clusters at Popham Beach, Sebasco Estates, and Georgetown. Inland industry is marked by the Old Mica Mine and several Quarries near Todd Bay, illustrating the area's reliance on natural resource extraction alongside its maritime heritage. To the north, the historic connection of Winnegance bridges the gap between the Kennebec and Winnegance Bay, while numerous smaller communities like Ashdale and Parker Head are linked by the winding coastal roads.