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1961 Map of Razorville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Razorville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Sheepscot Pond dominates the northern reaches of this mid-century landscape, serving as the headwaters for the Sheepscot River as it winds southward toward Somerville. The mapping reveals a complex jurisdictional patchwork of the early 1960s, notably the unincorporated Hibberts Gore and the sprawling Somerville Plantation. These administrative divisions underscore the sparse, rural character of the region during this era.

Evidence of established community life is found at crossroads like Razorville and Sandhill Corner, the latter being home to the Sandhill Sch. Family history is anchored to the land through numerous burial sites, including Hannan Cem near Jones Corner and Howard Cem along the Gore Stream. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Patrick Mountain and Cunningham Mountain, which overlook a network of smaller water bodies like Crystal Pond and Muddy Pond.