1967 Map of Turner Center

About this map

Androscoggin River flows through the heart of this Maine landscape, defining the boundary between Turner and Leeds as it winds past Griswold Island and Lovewell Island. The mid-century rural character is evident in the dense network of small settlements like South Livermore and Keens Mills, where the local economy and social life were anchored by sites such as the Keens Mills Cemetery. To the west, the topography rises toward Merrill Hill and Torry Hill, overlooking the waters of Pleasant Pond. The confluence of the Nezinscot River and the Androscoggin near Turner Center highlights a historical reliance on these waterways for transport and power. Evidence of early infrastructure remains visible, from the Twin Bridges crossing to the Gaging Station and the Maine Central rail line, which together trace the industrial and transit footprint of Androscoggin County during the late 1960s.