2021 Map of Richmond

About this map

Swan Island sits prominently in the Kennebec River, dividing the current between Richmond and West Dresden. This 2021 survey illustrates a landscape defined by the intricate waterways of the Midcoast region, where the Abagadasset River and Eastern River converge into Merrymeeting Bay. The map is particularly dense with small family and community burial grounds, such as Evergreen Cem, Cotton Cem, and Barker Cem, which are scattered throughout the rural uplands and riverbanks. Settlements like Iceboro and South Dresden are situated along the river corridors, reflecting a long-standing reliance on the tidal waters. On Swan Island, the presence of the Swan Island Cem and labels like Shipyard Point hint at the island's historical habitation and maritime industry, even as much of the interior is dominated by Wade Pond and various marshes.