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1908 Map of Poland

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Poland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1922
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1922

About this map

Mechanic Falls serves as a central industrial and transit hub in this early twentieth-century survey, where the Little Androscoggin River meets the Grand Trunk and Maine Central rail lines. The landscape is characterized by a sophisticated network of rail infrastructure, including vital nodes like Lewiston Junction, Rumford Junction, and the Poland Spring Sta. This connectivity supported local industry and institutions, such as the Sanitarium in Hebron and the Hackett Mills downstream.

South of the river, the terrain rises into prominent peaks like Shaker Hill and Black Cat Mtn, while the western edge is defined by the expansive waters of Thompson Lake. Evidence of early community life is visible through features like the Empire Grove Campground and the Bald Hill School, illustrating a region transitioning from isolated agricultural settlements to a more integrated rail-and-river economy.