Loading map...

2011 Map of Skowhegan

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Skowhegan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Kennebec River carves through the heart of the landscape here, anchoring the development of Skowhegan as a center of industry and community. The map reveals a transition from the denser grid of the town center to the sprawling rural character of Cornville and the elevated terrain of Eaton Mountain. Numerous small-scale industrial sites and water-management features are visible, including Waltons Mill and the Hewett Marsh Dam, which highlight the historical reliance on local waterways like Wesserunsett Stream.

Genealogists can trace several burial grounds across the township, such as the North Cemetery and the more remote East Ridge Cemetery. The presence of the Skowhegan State Fair Grounds and multiple campgrounds like Yonder Hill Campground points to the area's role as a regional gathering place. The map captures the balance between the active riverfront and the surrounding hills, from Hilton Hill to the long reach of Eaton Ridge.