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2014 Map of Vassalboro

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Vassalboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Kennebec River carves a central path through this portion of Kennebec County, anchoring several riverfront settlements and agricultural uplands. On the eastern bank, Vassalboro and North Vassalboro serve as primary hubs, with smaller locales like Getchell Corner and McCoy Crossing indicating a dense historical network of crossroads and small communities. The landscape is dotted with numerous burial grounds, including the Oak Grove Cem and Webber Pond Road Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this region.

To the east of the river, Webber Pond dominates the terrain, supporting the community of Seaward Mills and providing a natural focal point for the surrounding hills such as Cook Hill and Taber Hill. On the western shore, Sidney and North Sidney sit along the high ground overlooking the water, while Sevenmile Island marks a significant feature within the river channel near the settlement of Riverside. This survey illustrates the persistent importance of the river corridor in defining the residential and agricultural patterns of central Maine.