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2014 Map of West Paris

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

West Paris and the surrounding Oxford County highlands are defined by the winding course of the Little Androscoggin River, which cuts through the center of this landscape. The settlement pattern follows the river valley and the narrow corridors of Bethel Rd, connecting clusters like Trap Corner and South Woodstock. This 2014 survey reveals a deeply rooted rural community, marked by numerous burial grounds such as the Finnish Cem and Porter District Cem, reflecting the area's diverse heritage.

Elevations rise sharply from the riverbanks toward prominent heights like Whitman Mountain and Eastman Hill. To the south, the terrain softens near the northern reaches of Pennesseewassee Lake. The map details a transition from the village center of West Paris to the higher, more isolated reaches of North Paris, where small water bodies like Moose Pond and Paine Pond are tucked away between ridges. Notable landmarks include the geological drop at Snow Falls Gorge, a significant feature along the river's path through the valley.