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2011 Map of Turner Center

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Androscoggin River carves through the heart of this Maine landscape, defining the boundaries and economic history of several small communities in the early 21st century. The river is dotted with significant landforms like Lovewell Island and Griswold Island, while the confluence with the Dead River and Nezinscot River highlights the importance of waterpower and navigation in the region's development. Local history is anchored by settlements such as Turner Center and Keens Mills, where the Keens Mills Cemetery and West Leeds Cemetery provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research.

Water management is evident through structures like the Pleasant Pond Dam and Dead River Dam, which regulate the flow near The Plains. Transportation routes and river crossings, including the Turner Bridge, connect the disparate hamlets of Howes Corner and West Leeds. The map illustrates a rural landscape where family names are often preserved in terrain features like Merrill Hill, Fairview Hill, and Quaker Hill, reflecting a long-standing connection between the land and its inhabitants.