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1983 Map of Vassalboro

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Vassalboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Kennebec River carves a central path through this early 1980s landscape, serving as a primary corridor for both the Maine Central railroad and the historical settlements of Riverside and Vassalboro. The map documents a classic New England river valley economy, where inland water bodies like Webber Pond and Spectacle Pond are surrounded by a dense network of family-named cemeteries such as Bowman Cem, Springer Cem, and Sibley Cem. These sites, alongside local institutions like the Oak Grove-Coburn Sch, provide a clear view of the established social fabric in Kennebec County.

Industrial and agricultural traces are evident in the numerous Gravel Pits and the Stone Quarry scattered near Sidney Center. The topographical detail captures the varied elevation of Cook Hill and Taber Hill, illustrating how the terrain shaped the development of cross-river communities from Sidney to North Vassalboro. Significant river features like Sevenmile Island and the confluence at Sevenmile Brook further highlight the river's role as a geographic anchor for the region's transport and industry.