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2014 Map of Wells

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The coastal communities of southern Maine are documented here just after the turn of the 21st century, showing the intricate relationship between the Atlantic shoreline and the tidal river systems. The Webhannet River and Mousam River snake through salt marshes and estuary lands, defining the development patterns of Wells Beach and Kennebunk Beach. Inland, the landscape transitions to wooded hills and agricultural corridors like Wells Branch, where the Wells Branch Church Cem stands as a local landmark.

Transport and education are central to this area's modern identity, evidenced by the York County Community Coll and the transit hub at Wells Beach Station. Historic family and place names are preserved at nodes such as Charles Chase Corner and Buffum Hill. From the rocky outcrops of Goulds Rocks to the protected reaches of Drakes Island, the map captures a region balanced between its maritime heritage and its role as a residential and academic center.