1896 Map of Sebago

About this map

Sebago Lake dominates this late-nineteenth-century landscape, serving as a central hub for waterborne commerce and travel. The map details the Steamboat Route winding from the large open waters of the lake north through the Songo River and Songo Lock into Brandy Pond and Long Lake. This intricate system of interconnected waterways supported the timber and milling industries that define the surrounding settlements, such as Cooks Mills and Perley Mills. Along the southern edge, the Maine Central railroad corridor passes through Steep Falls and Richville, marking the transition from water-based transit to the growing rail network.