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2016 Map of Readfield

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Readfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Wolf River snakes through a complex network of wetlands and bayous in this 2016 survey, creating a landscape defined by water and shifting river channels. This aquatic environment is marked by numerous distinct water bodies such as Partridge Crop Lake, Cincoe Lake, and a series of interconnected bayous including Lowell Bayou and Jenny Bayou. The sharp bend known as Devils Elbow illustrates the river's winding nature before it reaches the settlement of Fremont in the southwest corner.

Away from the riverbanks, the higher ground supports the established communities of Readfield and North Readfield. Genealogists and local historians can locate several historic burial grounds, including the Pioneer Cem near the river and the Most Precious Blood Cem near New London. The area’s small-scale aviation history is visible through the presence of McFaul Airport and Curns Airport, which sit among the agricultural tracts that border the vast marshlands.