2018 Map of Rome

About this map

Rome is positioned at the heart of this lake-heavy terrain, where a complex network of points and peninsulas reaches into Great Pond and North Pond. The 2018 survey reveals a landscape defined by its glacial heritage, with prominent elevations such as Bickford Hill, Varney Hill, and Mutton Hill rising above the waterfront. Local family history is preserved through numerous small burial grounds scattered across the hillsides, including Tuttle Cem, Chute Cem, and the Bickford Ellis Cem near McGrath Pond. Along the eastern edge, the settlements of North Belgrade and North Belgrade Station sit near the shores of Ellis Pond and Messalonskee Lake. The intricate shoreline, featuring landforms like Jamaica Point, Snake Point, and Horse Point, suggests a long-standing pattern of seasonal and permanent settlement oriented toward these expansive Maine waters.