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1932 Map of Pittsfield

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

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Sebasticook River serves as the industrial and geographical spine of this region during the early 1930s, connecting the major centers of Pittsfield and Newport. The landscape is a network of small agricultural settlements and crossroad hamlets, such as Corinna, St Albans, and Palmyra, many of which are defined by their proximity to significant water bodies like Indian Pond and Newport Lake.

Transport and industry are deeply integrated, with the Maine Central Railroad and several state highways facilitating movement through the valley. Local community life is evidenced by the high density of rural schoolhouses, including Town Farm Sch and Powers Sch, and the presence of the Wing Cemetery. The map also captures specific landmarks like the Wild Goose Club and the Stronghold on the shores of Moose Pond, alongside smaller landmarks like Negro Bridge and Peltona Bridge spanning the local waterways.