Historic Maps

Lincoln County Planner Bob Faunce gave a visual presentation at the Bremen Selectmen's meeting November 20 on historic population growth patterns in town.  Using a series of maps from the 1890s on, he showed where the town's residences were located in the past, and where they are today.  Before the 1960s, very few residences were located on the water, but since then that is where most of the town's residential growth has occurred.  Faunce challenged listeners to determine where future growth could occur if Bremen wants to retain its rural character. 

 

Fuance also showed population growth changes in neighboring towns such as Bristol, Damariscotta, and Nobleboro.  He is preparing a similar series of maps for all Lincoln County towns.  He said the population in Lincoln County has almost doubled in the past 30 years. 

 

Faunce left a set of maps and a DVD of his presentation with town officials.  The maps may be viewed at the town office.