1956 Map of Poland

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The Little Androscoggin River flows through the heart of this mid-century landscape, connecting the industrial hub of Mechanic Falls with the rural settlements of Minot and Oxford. This survey documents a critical period of New England transition, where the rail infrastructure of the Canadian National serves established manufacturing centers while the newly constructed Maine Turnpike begins to redefine transportation in the eastern portion of the sheet. Notable for its institutional history, the map depicts the prominent Hebron Academy and the Western Maine Sanatorium near Greenwood Hill. To the south, the celebrated Poland Spring area stands as a focal point for the region's resort and water industry. Family-named corners such as Paine Corner and Pratt Corner reflect a deeply rooted agricultural heritage, while the presence of Mount Apatite near Auburn hints at the area's geological and mineralogical significance.