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1932 Map of Rumney

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Rumney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The Baker River valley serves as the central corridor for this 1932 survey, anchoring a network of small mountain settlements and industrial sites. The Boston and Maine RR traces the river's path, connecting Glencliff, Warren, and Wentworth with the southern station at West Rumney PO Swainboro Sta. To the east, the landscape is dominated by the massive Carr Mountain and the recreational waters of Stinson Lake, while the western edge reveals a scattering of rural institutions like the Atwell Hill Sch and the Maple Grove Sch.

Evidence of the local economy and natural landmarks are clearly visible, from a Quarry on Rattlesnake Mtn to the famous Polar Caves near the Plymouth border. These features, along with the Fire Tower atop Stinson Mtn, reflect a region defined by its timber, granite, and early tourism. The map also captures numerous family-named peaks and brooks, such as Peaked Hill and Martins Bk, providing a precise look at the township boundaries of Benton, Ellsworth, and Dorchester.