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1955 Map of Thomaston

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Thomaston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The St George River dominates this coastal landscape, serving as a central artery for the historic settlements of Thomaston and Warren. In the mid-1950s, the economic and institutional character of the region is clearly marked by the Maine Central Railroad corridors and the prominent State Prison and State Prison Farm. These landmarks, along with the industrial presence of several quarries near the Rockland city boundary, define a landscape shaped by both natural waterways and heavy industry.

Further south, the map reveals the intricate shoreline of South Thomaston and St George, where numerous coves such as Hyler Cove and Long Cove transition into the open waters of Seal Harbor. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, including The Village Cemetery, St Johns Cem, and Riverview Cem. The presence of Rackliff Island and Sprucehead Island at the river's mouth highlights the maritime connectivity of this Maine coastal quadrangle.