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1956 Map of Wells

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The salt marshes and coastal inlets of the Webhannet River and Mousam River dominate this coastal Maine landscape, showing a region where early agricultural heritage meets mid-century development. Laudholm Farms stands near the shore, illustrating the area's farming history, while the Boston and Maine Railroad and the newly established Maine Turnpike with Interchange 2 highlight the changing transportation patterns of the 1950s. Settlement is concentrated at Wells and along the beaches, with smaller junctions like Charles Chase Corner and Cozy Corners anchoring the inland crossroads. Geologists and local historians can find numerous Gravel Pits and a Stone Quarry near Ogunquit, evidence of the local extraction industries that supported the construction of the turnpike and regional growth.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain