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2014 Map of Readfield

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Readfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Readfield and its neighboring villages are defined by the intricate water system of central Maine, where the northern reaches of Maranacook Lake meet the surrounding highlands. The landscape is dotted with ancestral markers such as the Readfield Cem, Dudley Plain Cem, and Kents Hill Cem, providing a clear geography for genealogical research. Small settlements like Wings Mills and Dunns Corners suggest the historic importance of local crossroads, while landmarks like Hornbeam Mtn and Bowen Hill break the lakeside topography.

Water remains the dominant feature, with Torsey Lake, Desert Pond, and Ingham Pond connected by a network of seasonal flows including Tingley Brook and Ingham Stream. The presence of Kents Hill and the Readfield Depot area highlights the long-standing community centers that have anchored this part of Kennebec County for generations. The map's detailed road network, from Lane Ridge Rd to Wings Mills Rd, traces the path of development between these historic water bodies and ridge lines.