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1956 Map of Vassalboro

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Kennebec River corridor defines the western edge of this mid-century landscape, passing through Riverside and Sevenmile while a network of large glacial lakes dominates the central and eastern sections. Established educational landmarks like the Oak Grove Seminary near Vassalboro and the Erskine Academy further east indicate the region's long-standing community centers. The map documents a transition from the industrial heritage of water-powered sites like Seaward Mills and Coopers Mills toward a post-war rural economy, where the Windsor Fairgrounds and the sprawling Veterans Administration Facility near Togus Pond serve as major regional hubs. Small, distinct neighborhoods such as Getchell Corner, Maccs Crossing, and Dirigo Corner are interspersed among numerous family cemeteries and local schools like Pigeon Plains Sch, reflecting a highly localized social geography that persisted before modern highway consolidation changed the character of these Maine towns.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain