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1940 Map of Poland

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Poland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Androscoggin River and its tributary, the Nezinscot River, define the industrial and agricultural landscape of this Maine region just before the mid-century. Significant rail activity is evident through the convergence of the Grand Trunk and Maine Central lines, supporting hubs like Mechanic Falls and Danville Junction. The map reveals a specialized local economy, from the Sanitarium near Hebron to the seasonal presence of the Empire Grove Campground.

Rural life is marked by numerous family-named hills, such as Ben Barrows Hill and Dillingham Hill, alongside small communities like West Minot and North Auburn. Distinctive features like the Promised Land and Hebron Sta P O provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family locations. The presence of the Bald Hill Sch and various station stops like Elmwood Farm Sta illustrates a well-connected network of small settlements integrated by rail and river.