Original 1872 Map LYMAN York County Maine Shakers Schools Railroad Mills History

Original hand colored antique map of Lyman, Maine, printed more than 140 years ago.

This map labels property owners and locates school houses, churches, cemeteries, a saw mill, a shingle mill, roads, and individual homes, farms, and other features.

It also labels two Shaker farms in the Governor's Corner area, north of Bunganut Pond and part of the large community of Shakers centered in neighboring Alfred. It was at Alfred that Shaker Elder Joseph Brackett wrote what is perhaps the best-known Shaker song, “Simple Gifts,” in 1848, twenty-four years before this map was printed. The composer Aaron Copland later made this melody famous in his the score of his ballet “Appalachian Spring.”

Other specific named places and features include Kennebunk Pond, the Portland & Rochester Railroad, Goodwin's Mills, and Tar Water Pond. There's a business directory in the lower corner.

The map has a decorative border and is colored by school district. The image area measures 40.6 x 30 cm [16" x 11-3/4"], and the map was published in 1872 by Sanford, Everts & Company, Philadelphia in Atlas of York County, Maine.

This is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine.

Condition:  It is in very good condition, bright and clean, with one faint spot and no rips, tears, or writing. On the reverse side there is a full page of letterpress text on the history of Lyman, along with descriptions of schools and churches. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.

This original antique map would make a handsome display in your den or office. It would also make a prefect gift, and we will include a photocopy of the dated title page from the book in which it was printed, along with our helpful tips on framing. We are pleased to offer it with our unconditional, money-back guarantee.