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1932 Map of Pittsfield

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Pittsfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Sebasticook Lake and the Sebasticook River dominate this Central Maine landscape, anchoring the 1930s economies of Hartland, Pittsfield, and Newport. The Maine Central railroad tracks cut through the valley, connecting milling centers and small rural outposts across three counties. The terrain is defined by glacial formations like the Horseback and prominent rises such as St Albans Mtn and The Pinnacles.

Rural life in the early 20th century is meticulously documented through family-named landmarks and local institutions. Dozens of country schools, including the Merrill Sch and Powers Sch, appear alongside distinct settlements like the Egypt Sett and Magoon Sett. Local history researchers will find unique features like Negro Bridge near Hartland and the Wild Goose Club on the western shore of Moose Pond.