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1957 Map of Phippsburg

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Phippsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The coastal peninsula of Phippsburg and the winding Kennebec River dominate this mid-century portrait of coastal Maine. In the south, the strategic entrance to the river is guarded by Fort Baldwin US Mil Res and Fort Popham, illustrating the area's long-standing maritime defense significance. The landscape is a complex network of tidal inlets like Winnegance Bay and Atkins Bay, where small settlements such as Ashdale, Marrtown, and Sebasco are connected by narrow roads like the High Road and Popham Road.

Evidence of local industry and community life is scattered throughout the terrain, from the Old Mica Mine near Fuller Mtn to the Sebasco Sch and various local landmarks like Parker Head. Genealogists may find interest in the numerous documented burial sites, including Hillside Cem and Marine Cem, while the inclusion of the Lighthouse near Bay Point highlights the enduring reliance on naval navigation for the communities on Arrowsic Island and Georgetown.