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1893 Map of Wiscasset

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Wiscasset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Wiscasset and its intricate coastal geography anchor this late 19th-century study of Lincoln County. The landscape is defined by the parallel courses of the Sheepscot River and Damariscotta River, which create a network of tidal bays and estuaries that shaped early settlement. Transport infrastructure is prominent, with the Maine Central Railroad and the Penobscot Shore Line winding through the terrain, connecting hubs like Newcastle and Damariscotta.

Smaller interior settlements like Head Tide, Dresden Mills, and Damariscotta Mills highlight a localized economy of water-powered industry, specifically noted at the Russel Mill. The map also captures numerous family-named landmarks and water bodies, including Dyer Long Pond and Beech Hill, providing a detailed look at the rural fabric of coastal Maine before modern development altered the historic village orientations.