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1896 Map of Sebago, 1929 Print
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1896 Map of Sebago

USGS Topo · Published 1929

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Sebago Lake dominates this late-nineteenth-century landscape, serving as a vital corridor for the Steamboat Route that connected the inland waters of Long Lake and Brandy Pond via the Songo River. The complex navigation through Songo Lock and the winding Crooked River illustrates the importance of water transport before the full expansion of overland infrastructure. While the southern end of the sheet is anchored by the Maine Central RR passing through Steep Falls and Richville, much of the region remains defined by a cluster of scattered villages like South Bridgton, Naples, and South Casco. The topography rises sharply west of the lake at Douglas Hill and Peaked Hills, while the eastern shore is marked by the prominent Raymond Neck and the legend of Fryes Leap. Small mills and settlements like Cooks Mills and Edes Falls suggest a localized rural economy centered on the region's abundant ponds and brooks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1896
Date Published1929
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.2 x 20.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain