1900s (20th Century) Maps of T14 R5 WELS, Maine

1. 1929 Map of Portage

   

   1929 Portage

   1929 Print · USGS

   Northern Maine timber country comes to life in the late 1920s as logging camps and rail lines penetrate the deep woods. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial landscape through the Old Shingle Mill, Holts Sch, and numerous family-named camps like McDugal Camp.

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4. 1931 Map of Portage

   

   1931 Portage

   1931 Print · USGS

   Aroostook County's deep woods and logging heritage are preserved here as they appeared between the wars, from the shores of Portage Lake to the remote camps of Westmanland. Researchers can trace the early rail network of the Bangor and Aroostook or locate industrial sites like the Old Shingle Mill.

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7. 1953 Map of Portage, 1955 Print

   

   1953 Portage

   1955 Print · USGS

   The northern Maine timberlands around Portage are shown in the mid-fifties just as modern logging began to shift the landscape. Trace old family camps like Hoit Camp, the industrial site of the Old Shingle Mill, and the Bangor and Aroostook rail line.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 1975 Map of Portage NW, 1981 Print

    

    1975 Portage NW

    1981 Print · USGS

    Aroostook County's deep timberlands are captured from above in the mid-1970s, revealing the intricate network of forest roads and waterways. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Mcclusky Lake and the winding path of Beaver Brook through the dense Maine woods.

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22. 1975 Map of Portage NE, 1981 Print

    

    1975 Portage NE

    1981 Print · USGS

    Northern Maine's timberlands are seen in detail during the mid-seventies, documenting the isolated settlement patterns of the deep woods. Researchers can trace forest roads and the small community at Hanford.

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25. 1975 Map of Portage SW, 1981 Print

    

    1975 Portage SW

    1981 Print · USGS

    Aroostook County's timberlands and the lakeside village of Portage are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace the exact footprint of the settlement near Portage Lake or locate landmarks like Lanigan Mountain.

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28. 1975 Map of Portage SE, 1981 Print

    

    1975 Portage SE

    1981 Print · USGS

    Aroostook County was deeply immersed in timber production during the 1970s, as shown in this detailed orthophotomap. Researchers can trace the path of Beaver Brook through the dense forest canopy and identify old logging roads and clearings.

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31. 1986 Map of Portage Lake East

    

    1986 Portage Lake East

    1986 Print · USGS

    Northern Maine timber country comes into focus in the mid-eighties, centered on the lakeside settlement of Portage. Researchers can trace the Bangor and Aroostook rail line, local landmarks like Lanigan Mtn, and the small community at Buffalo.

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34. 1986 Map of Bull Brook

    

    1986 Bull Brook

    1986 Print · USGS

    Northern Maine's timberlands are captured in the mid-1980s, showing the remote township lines of Wade and Perham. Genealogists and historians can locate isolated sites like Thompson Camp, Drost Camp, and the Lookout Tower on Story Hill.

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37. 1986 Map of Mc Clusky Lake

    

    1986 Mc Clusky Lake

    1986 Print · USGS

    Aroostook County's remote timberlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of high ridges and glacial water. Researchers can trace land features like Goddard Ridge, the heights of Pennington Mountain, and local waters like Joe Dubay Brook.

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40. 1986 Map of Hanford

    

    1986 Hanford

    1986 Print · USGS

    Northern Aroostook County during the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of high timber ridges and winding waterways at the edge of the deep woods. Trace the local topography through Square Lake Ridge, the settlement at Hanford, and family-named features like Joe Dubay Bk.

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43. 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.

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