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1957 Map of Waterville

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Waterville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Kennebec River corridor defines this mid-century landscape, serving as the industrial and transit spine for the central Maine communities of Waterville, Winslow, and Fairfield. The Maine Central railroad tracks parallel the river's path, connecting mill towns like Shawmut and Benton Falls where the water's energy was harnessed. On Mayflower Hill, the campus of Colby College stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the city, while the Waterville Airport and Mt Merici Academy reflect the post-war institutional growth of the region.

Beyond the urban centers, the map reveals a rural economy rooted in the land. The Arnold Trail follows the river's edge, tracing a path of significant local heritage. Scattered family-named settlements like Morrison Corner and Hayden Corner are joined by numerous historic burial grounds, including Pine Grove Cem and Evergreen Cem, providing essential markers for genealogical research. The presence of Canaan Bog and Pattee Pond illustrates the diverse terrain that shaped the early development of Kennebec County.