Old Maps of Wade, Maine for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Wade with 27 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Wade has changed over the decades.


Wade, ME maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Portage
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  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 Ashland
    1931 Map of Ashland
    1931 Ashland
    1931 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County logging and rail life are detailed here in the early 1930s, centered on the Ashland and Sheridan settlements. Researchers can trace rural school districts from McClellan Sch to Garfield Sch or locate industrial sites like Newlands Mill and the Squapan Dam.

  4. 1931 Map of Portage
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1934 Map of Ashland
    1934 Map of Ashland
    1934 Ashland
    1934 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County's timber and rail heritage is on full display in the 1930s, centered on the confluence of the Aroostook River and Bangor and Aroostook line. Genealogists can locate family schoolhouses like Rockwell Sch and early industrial sites such as Nowland Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1935 Map of Presque Isle
    1935 Map of Presque Isle
    1935 Presque Isle
    1935 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County agriculture and industry are at their peak in the 1930s, centered on the river-and-rail hub of Presque Isle. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural schoolhouses like Richardson Sch and find landmarks such as the Landing Field and the State Experimental Farm.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Ashland, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ashland, 1955 Print
    1953 Ashland
    1955 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County timber and rail networks are in sharp focus during the early fifties, centering on the river valley south of Portage Lake. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Winslow Cem, Rockwell Sch, and the rail sidings of Sheridan and Masardis.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1953 Map of Portage, 1955 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1953 Map of Presque Isle, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Presque Isle, 1955 Print
    1953 Presque Isle
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Aroostook County is seen here during the mid-century expansion of Presque Isle, featuring a landscape shaped by rail and river. Researchers can trace the early Presque Isle Air Force Base, old schoolhouses like Hillside Sch, and landmarks including Hedgehog Mountain.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 1975 Map of Ashland NE, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Ashland NE, 1981 Print
    1975 Ashland NE
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Maine's timberlands and river valleys are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey of the region. Researchers can trace the layout of the small settlement at Frenchville and identify the natural drainage patterns of the Aroostook River and Mud Pond.

  16. 1975 Map of Portage SE, 1981 Print
    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.

  17. 1975 Map of Caribou SW, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Caribou SW, 1981 Print
    1975 Caribou SW
    1981 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County agriculture and river life are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey of the Maine countryside. Genealogists and local historians can trace the layouts of Washburn and Bugbee or follow the banks of the Aroostook River.

  18. 1975 Map of Presque Isle NW, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Presque Isle NW, 1981 Print
    1975 Presque Isle NW
    1981 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County's mid-century landscape is captured in this 1970s orthophoto showing the transition between northern woodlands and sprawling farmsteads. Trace the rural development of Mapleton and Chapman or locate landmarks like Haystack Mountain.

  19. 1984 Map of Mapleton
    1984 Map of Mapleton
    1984 Mapleton
    1984 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Aroostook County comes to life as a landscape of timber and rail where the Aroostook River meets the hills. Genealogists and historians can trace the Bangor and Aroostook railroad line through Mapleton and Chapman, or locate family sites near Castle Hill Cem.

  20. 1984 Map of Washburn, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Washburn, 1985 Print
    1984 Washburn
    1985 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County agriculture and river life are on display here in the mid-1980s, centered on the village of Washburn. Trace the legacy of the Bangor and Aroostook rail line through rural outposts like Perham, Bugbee, and North Wade.

  21. 1986 Map of Bull Brook
    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.

  22. 1986 Map of York Ridge
    1986 Map of York Ridge
    1986 York Ridge
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Aroostook County woods come into focus during the mid-eighties as a landscape of timberlands and river valleys. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like the Cem near Frenchville, the heights of York Ridge, and the path of the Aroostook River.

  23. 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.

  24. 2024 Map of Mapleton, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mapleton, 2024 Print
    2024 Mapleton
    2024 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County's rolling farmland and prominent peaks are captured here in the contemporary era. Researchers can locate numerous historic burial grounds such as Braley Family Cem, Old Mill Cem, and Tarr Cem among the hills of Castle Hill.

  25. 2024 Map of Washburn, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Washburn, 2024 Print
    2024 Washburn
    2024 Print · USGS
    Northern Maine's river-valley townships and timberlands are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks and burial sites including Fairview Cem, Randell Cem, and the riverside settlement of Washburn.

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