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1960 Map of Searsmont

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Searsmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The St George River winds through this mid-coast Maine landscape, anchoring a series of small rural communities and named crossroads in the early 1960s. The village of Searsmont sits near the head of Quantabacook Lake, while the surrounding terrain is defined by prominent elevations like Appleton Ridge and Muzzy Ridge. This survey reveals a high density of small, family-named landmarks and corners such as Knights Corner, Pitmans Corner, and Gushees Corner, which illustrate the localized settlement patterns of Waldo and Knox Counties.

Local industry is visible through numerous Gravel Pits and the site of Shermans Mill along the water. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its documentation of small burial grounds, including the Lassell Cem, Thomas Cem, and Cross Cem. The presence of Slab City and Ghent points to the specialized hamlets that often emerged around water power and timber resources in this part of New England.