History of Newry, Maine
From
A Gazetteer of the
State of Maine
By Geo. J. Varney
Published by B. B. Russell, 57 Cornhill,
Boston 1886
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Newry lies in the western part of Oxford County, just
north of Androscoggin River. It is bounded on the south by Bethel, east by Hanover and Rumford, north by Andover,
north-west by Grafton and west by Riley. The town is compound in its figure, but is bounded by straight lines.
Its area is 26,000 acres. Bear River crosses the midst of the town from north-west to south-east, entering the
Androscoggin River where, by a northward bend, it touches the south line of Newry. Near the line on the west side
of Bear River, rises Mount 'Will to a height of 1,588 feet. Along the western base of this mountain flows Sunday
River, coming from Riley at the west, then turning 8outhward. 'West of this river, and near the southern line of
the town is Barker's Mountain, 2,551 feet high. North-west of this is Black Mountain, with another considerable
peak south of it. On the western border near the north is Stow Mountain; north-east of this is Sunday River White
Cap; south-east of White Cap is Bale Mountain; and on the opposite side of Bear River, in the northern corner of
the town, is Great Ledge Hill. In the eastern part of the town is Puzzle Moun. tam. Except where divided by the
rivers all these mountains, except the last, join at their bases. Granite ledges are numerous. Along the two rivers
are excellent intervals, and the hill slopes afford good pasturage. Hay is the largest crop. There is much forest,
in which flourish the trees common to the State. Both the principal streams have falls suitable for small mills;
and on Bear River, near North Newry post-office, are a saw and grist-mill. Near the mouth of Bear River, on the
Androseoggin, is a steam saw-mill; but it is situated on the south side of the line in the north-western angle
of Hanover. The settlements are along the streams. The stage-flue between Bethel Hill and Lake Umbagog runs along
the eastern bank of Bear River. The nearest railroad station is that of the Grand Trunk Railroad at Bethel village,
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