2011 Map of West Paris

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The Little Androscoggin River winds through this Oxford County landscape, shaping the industrial and settlement patterns around West Paris and the dramatic Snow Falls Gorge. The river’s utility is marked by the West Paris Dam, while its natural drops are preserved at sites like Bisco Falls. This area is characterized by a network of upland farms and hill-country settlements, with distinct hamlets at South Woodstock, North Paris, and Trap Corner. Genealogists will find a wealth of local family history preserved in numerous burial grounds across the hills, including the North Paris Cemetery, Stearns Hill Cemetery, and Richardson Hollow Cemetery. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks such as Whitman Mountain and Berry Ledge, which overlook the winding rural roads connecting these historic Maine communities.