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1955 Map of Pittsfield

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Pittsfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Pittsfield and the surrounding Somerset County landscape are defined by a complex network of waterways and early rural settlements in the mid-1950s. The Maine Central railroad serves as a primary industrial corridor, threading through the bustling centers of Hartland and Corinna. Away from the rail lines, the terrain is dotted with family-named corners such as Nutter Corner and Manson Corner, reflecting the agricultural and genealogical roots of the region.

Lakes and ponds like Great Moose Lake and Sebasticook Lake dominate the geography, supporting recreational landmarks like the Wild Goose Club and Big Indian Camps. Educational and civic life is anchored by local institutions such as the Palmyra Consolidated Sch and numerous burial grounds including Fern-Dale Cem and the Wing Cemetery. The presence of a Drive-in Theater and a private Airport near Pittsfield illustrates the post-war modernization reaching these traditional Maine communities.