Old Maps of New Sweden, Maine for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 40 historic maps of New Sweden. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of New Sweden.


New Sweden, ME maps

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  1. 1927 Map of Stockholm
    1927 Map of Stockholm
    1927 Stockholm
    1927 Print · USGS
    Northern Aroostook County's borderlands and timber country are captured here in the late twenties during the height of the rail-and-river economy. Researchers can trace rural school districts like Berquist Sch, the Caniba Mill, and the Bangor and Aroostook railroad stops.

  2. 1929 Map of Caribou
    1929 Map of Caribou
    1929 Caribou
    1929 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County's potato and timber country is shown here in the late twenties, centered on the growing hubs of Caribou and Washburn. Researchers can trace family roots through dozens of local schoolhouses and the New Sweden Station and Post Office.

  3. 1931 Map of Stockholm
    1931 Map of Stockholm
    1931 Stockholm
    1931 Print · USGS
    Upper Aroostook County in the late twenties shows a landscape defined by the railroad and the timber industry. Genealogists can trace family footprints through rural schoolhouses like Gervais Sch and early settlements including California and Jemtland.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1932 Map of Caribou
    1932 Map of Caribou
    1932 Caribou
    1932 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County's river valleys and rail corridors are shown here just before the mid-century, mapping a landscape of tight-knit townships and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family roots through labels like New Sweden Sta and PO, Barnum Ch, and the Hammond Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Stockholm, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Stockholm, 1954 Print
    1953 Stockholm
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northern Aroostook County in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of active timber harvesting and rail transport. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Swedish colony heritage in Stockholm and Jemtland or locate early outposts like Swedes Camp and Sinclair Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of New Sweden, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of New Sweden, 1955 Print
    1953 New Sweden
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern Aroostook County’s Swedish settlement patterns are clearly visible in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of rail sidings and rural townships. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and infrastructure like New Sweden Sta, Sacred Heart Sch, and the Bangor and Aroostook rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Caribou, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Caribou, 1956 Print
    1953 Caribou
    1956 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County's agricultural and rail heartland is captured here in the early fifties, showing the region's transition from timber to a modernizing economy. Genealogists can locate family sites like Donnelly Bk Sch, Snowman Sch, and Jemtland Cem among the many townships.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Presque Isle, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Presque Isle, 1968 Print
    1954 Presque Isle
    1968 Print · USGS
    North Woods logging and rail history come alive in this mid-century survey of the Maine-Quebec borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the Bangor and Aroostook railroad through timber hubs like Ashland, Smyrna Mills, and Presque Isle.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Presque Isle
    1958 Map of Presque Isle
    1958 Presque Isle
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Aroostook timber and potato country is captured here during the late fifties, showing the vital rail-to-river network of Northern Maine. Genealogists and historians can trace the Bangor & Aroostook RR through Mapleton and Ashland, or locate remote sites like Chamberlain Farm and Seven Islands.

  10. 1960 Map of Presque Isle
    1960 Map of Presque Isle
    1960 Presque Isle
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northern Maine during the mid-century was a land of timber, rails, and strategic airfields. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Presque Isle and Ashland or explore the remote northern reaches of Baxter State Park and Presque Isle AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Edmundston, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Edmundston, 1966 Print
    1962 Edmundston
    1966 Print · USGS
    The international borderlands of northern Maine and Canada come alive here during the early sixties, centered on the river-and-rail economies of the day. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Bangor and Aroostook railroad through river towns like Fort Kent and St Agatha.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1975 Map of Caribou NW, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Caribou NW, 1981 Print
    1975 Caribou NW
    1981 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County's landscape in the mid-seventies is captured in this aerial survey of the rural communities and forestlands northwest of Caribou. Genealogists and local historians can trace field lines and farmsteads near Sweden, Colby, and Woodland Center.

  13. 1975 Map of Stockholm SW, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Stockholm SW, 1981 Print
    1975 Stockholm SW
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Maine's timberlands and rural settlements are frozen in time during the mid-seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the clearings around Stockholm and Jemtland or study the shoreline of Madawaska Lake.

  14. 1975 Map of Stockholm SE, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Stockholm SE, 1981 Print
    1975 Stockholm SE
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Maine's timberlands are captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey during a period of active logging and remote settlement. Trace the course of the Little Madawaska River or locate the forest outpost of California among the dense woods.

  15. 1975 Map of New Sweden, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of New Sweden, 1981 Print
    1975 New Sweden
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Maine's Swedish heritage is visible in the 1970s, showcasing the rural landscapes of New Sweden and Acadia. Trace the agricultural patterns and forest boundaries near New Sweden Station and along the Little Madawaska River.

  16. 1985 Map of Mud Lake
    1985 Map of Mud Lake
    1985 Mud Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the agricultural and timber lands of Aroostook County remained centered on small township hubs and rail corridors. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Woodland Center, the Jemtland Cem, and the New Sweden Consolidated Sch.

  17. 1986 Map of Picard Brook
    1986 Map of Picard Brook
    1986 Picard Brook
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Maine timberlands and Swedish immigrant settlements define the area in the mid-eighties. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Stockholm, California, and the waterways of the Little Madawaska River.

  18. 1986 Map of Stockholm
    1986 Map of Stockholm
    1986 Stockholm
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Maine during the mid-eighties shows a landscape of Swedish settlements and timber-rich woods. You can trace the Little Madawaska River through Stockholm, locate old sidings at Collins Siding, and explore the shoreline of Madawaska Lake.

  19. 1994 Map of Presque Isle
    1994 Map of Presque Isle
    1994 Presque Isle
    1994 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County in the mid-nineties shows a landscape defined by timber, rail, and river-valley farming. Genealogists and historians can trace the Bangor & Aroostook RR through small stations and settlements like Winterville Sta, Buffalo, and Sheridan.

  20. 1994 Map of Madawaska
    1994 Map of Madawaska
    1994 Madawaska
    1994 Print · USGS
    The St John Valley in the 1990s remained a unique cultural crossroads of Maine and New Brunswick, centered on the river and the rails. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named settlements like Violette Settlement or explore the shores of Eagle Lake and Long Lake.

  21. 2011 Map of Stockholm, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Stockholm, 2011 Print
    2011 Stockholm
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers New Sweden, including Stockholm, Westmanland, and other nearby areas

  22. 2011 Map of Picard Brook, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Picard Brook, 2011 Print
    2011 Picard Brook
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers New Sweden, including Connor Township, Stockholm, and other nearby areas

  23. 2011 Map of New Sweden, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of New Sweden, 2011 Print
    2011 New Sweden
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers New Sweden, including Caribou, Woodland, and other nearby areas

  24. 2011 Map of Mud Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mud Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Mud Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers New Sweden, including Woodland, Perham, and other nearby areas

  25. 2014 Map of Picard Brook, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Picard Brook, 2014 Print
    2014 Picard Brook
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers New Sweden, including Connor Township, Stockholm, and other nearby areas

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