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2021 Map of Readfield

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Readfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Readfield and Mount Vernon anchor this landscape of the Kennebec Highlands, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and family-named landmarks. The settlement of Kents Hill stands out as an educational landmark near the northern tip of Maranacook Lake, while Wings Mills sits further east along the waters of Belgrade Stream. The geography is characterized by numerous small ponds and streams, such as Hopkins Pond and Moose Pond Stream, which drain through the valleys between elevations like Hornbeam Mtn and Bowen Hill.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Dudley Plains Cem, Robinson Cem, and Philbrick Cem. These sites, often located along early transit corridors like Pond RD and Wings Mill RD, indicate the historical footprint of early rural Maine families. The map also reveals the natural drainage patterns of Bog Stream and Meadow Brook, illustrating the agricultural and water-power potential that once drove local industry.