1957 Map of Waterville

About this map

The Kennebec River corridor defines this mid-century portrait of Central Maine, where industrial centers and academic institutions anchor the landscape. In Waterville, the campus of Colby College sits prominently on Mayflower Hill, while the Maine Central Railroad tracks follow the river's edge, connecting the mill towns of Fairfield, Winslow, and Benton Station. The map illustrates a transitional era of transportation and social infrastructure, featuring both the Waterville Airport (Lafleur Field) and the Central Maine Sanatorium.