2011 Map of Sanford

About this map

Sanford and the village of Springvale serve as the industrial and population hubs of this York County landscape, centered on the power generated by the Mousam River. The map meticulously records the water control infrastructure that drove the region's historical development, including the Goodall Sanford Dam, River Street Dam, and Mill Street Dam. In the northwest, Emery Mills sits at the outlet of Mousam Lake, while the southern reaches transition into the highlands of Bauneg Beg Mountain and Mount Hope. Genealogical researchers will find value in the distinct clusters of burial grounds, such as Notre Dame Cemetery and Saint Ignatius Cemetery, which reflect the community's cultural heritage. The presence of the University of Southern Maine - Sanford and the Springvale Post Office highlights the ongoing role of these settlements as regional centers of education and civil service.