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1955 Map of Skowhegan

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Skowhegan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Kennebec River corridor defines the southwestern corner of this mid-1950s survey, anchoring the primary industrial and commercial hub of Skowhegan. The map traces a landscape of transition, where established mill settlements like Malbons Mills and Waltons Mill sit amidst a network of rural schoolhouses and family-named landmarks. Further north, the town of Athens serves as a local center, featuring the Somerset Academy and Mount Rest Cemetery.

Transport and recreation are central to the era's character, with the Central Maine railroad line running through Mainstream Station and the sprawling waters of Great Moose Lake dominating the eastern section. The presence of specialized sites like Camp Modin for Boys near Lake George and a local Airstrip near Skowhegan illustrates the early postwar diversification of land use in Somerset County, balancing traditional timber and water-powered industry with seasonal tourism and modern infrastructure.