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1967 Map of West Sumner

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of West Sumner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

West Sumner and East Sumner anchor this 1960s survey of Oxford County, where the West Branch Nezinscot River winds through a landscape of prominent peaks and family-named landmarks. The terrain is defined by elevations like Streaked Mtn and Mt Mica, the latter featuring a Quarry indicating the area's geological importance. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community, evidenced by numerous family cemeteries such as Stetson Cem, Prince Cem, and Whittemore Cem scattered across the hillsides.

Water plays a central role in the topography, from the quiet waters of Pleasant Pond and North Pond to the dramatic Basin Falls. In the western portion, the Spruce Hills rise sharply, while the southern reaches near Paris Hill show a blend of upland ridges and narrow stream valleys like Cote Brook. This documentation provides a clear look at the road network and property boundaries of the mid-20th century before significant modern expansion altered these traditional Maine township lines.