Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 2 of 3

"The first bridge to cross the Swift River was in the Hale section of town. This bridge was swept away during the freshet of 1869."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"In 1798 a road to the Swift River along the Androscoggin River was built and called Rumford Road, now River Road."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"Fishing could be found at Half Moon Pond, on local brooks and streams, and in special spots on the Swift River."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico Corner

"There was a fording place on the Swift River between Mexico and Rumford that was used when the river was low in summer and on the ice in winter."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 1 of 4

"These rivers provided the opportunities for small mills to produce lumber and shingles, shovel handles, grains from the grist mills, cheese and…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Byron

"The Swift River runs north to south through the town. There are nine mountains in Byron: Old Turk (Mount Turk and Broad), Whaleback, Durham Hill…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 2 of 4

"… a unique structure from stones taken from the Swift River; St. Barnabas Episcopal Church is located on Rumford Avenue. St."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

"The Androscoggin, Nezinscot, Ellis, Swift, Webb, and Twenty Mile Rivers all provided water power for mills and factories producing products of every…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… get to New Portland Village, as the current was swift there it was considered doubtful if a wooden bridge would stand the freshets or even high…"