2012 Map of West Topsham

About this map

West Topsham and the surrounding highlands of Orange County define this early 21st-century landscape, where a network of gravel roads connects small settlements across high ridges and deep valleys. The map documents an area deeply tied to its natural resources and local lineage, notably preserved through the Pike Hill Mines and a remarkable density of family and community burial grounds. From the West Topsham Cem in the north to the Corinth Corners Cem in the south, these sites offer significant points of interest for genealogists tracing local families like the Fellows, Hutchinsons, and Darlings. The terrain is characterized by prominent peaks such as Pike Hill and Leech Hill, while the local economy and settlement patterns are dictated by the paths of Waits River and Cookville Brook. Small hamlets like East Orange and West Corinth remain distinct hubs, linked by historic routes like Pike Hill Rd and Riddle Pond Rd.