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1893 Map of Vassalboro, 1913 Print
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1893 Map of Vassalboro

USGS Topo · Published 1913

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The Kennebec River valley dominates the western edge of this 1891 survey, which illustrates a landscape defined by its glacial lakes and nineteenth-century water power. Settlements such as Seaward Mills, Weeks Mills, and Cooper Mills highlight the industrial reliance on the region's complex hydrology, particularly the Sheepscot River and the numerous ponds scattered across the rolling terrain. The primary population centers of Vassalboro and North Vassalboro are positioned along the river and the Outlet Stream, while the extensive waters of China Lake serve as a focal point for the eastern parishes. Transportation in this era was transitioning from river-focused commerce to rail, evidenced by the Maine Central Kennebec River line following the riverbank and the Kennebec Central R.R. providing narrower connections to the interior near Togus.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1913
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.3 x 20.4 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain