Maine Town Toponyms and Their Geographical Referents, 1647–1955

This dataset provides a structured record of incorporated town names in Maine and their associated geographical references. It includes classification of toponyms by category, along with core metadata such as incorporation dates. When possible, the dataset also includes coordinates of the referenced external locations. The dataset enables the analysis of naming practices through their use of geographical reference, allowing for the examination of how local places were connected to other locations through naming.