2018 Map of Wiscasset

About this map

The town of Wiscasset is situated at the confluence of the tidal Sheepscot River and Cod Cove, a location historically defined by its deep-water access and coastal topography. This inland coastal landscape is marked by a high density of ancestral burial grounds, including the Ancient Cem and Evergreen Cem near the town center, and the more remote Rhumrill Cem and Lowell Cem further north. These sites, along with family-named landmarks like Blinn Hill and Call Hill, provide significant data points for genealogical research in Lincoln County. The drainage patterns of Montsweag Brook and Ward Brook flow through a terrain of low ridges and marshes such as the Verney-Leighton Marsh, illustrating the complex maritime hydrology of the Midcoast region. Settlement patterns follow old routes like Old Dresden Rd and Bath Rd, which connect the harbor to the surrounding hills and the Eastern River valley.