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1989 Map of Skowhegan

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Skowhegan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Kennebec River bends sharply through Skowhegan, defining the industrial and social heart of this Somerset County region during the late 1980s. The landscape reflects a transition from traditional water-powered industry to modern recreation and commerce, evidenced by the presence of Waltons Mill and Lower Mill alongside a Drive-In Theater and a local Trailer Park. Significant elevation changes are marked by Eaton Mtn and Stafford Ridge to the east, while the village of Malbons Mills sits near the confluence of several small brooks.

The topography is dominated by the winding course of Wesserunset Stream as it flows south toward the Kennebec, passing through Cornville. Genealogists and local historians can trace the historical infrastructure of the area via the Old Belgrade Grade and identify family-named landmarks like Currier Hill and Hilton Hill. From the Great Eddy to the bogs and ponds of the northern reaches, the map documents a community deeply tied to its waterways and ridgelines.