Old Maps of Carrabassett Valley, Maine for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Carrabassett Valley with 43 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 Carrabassett Valley has changed over the decades.


Carrabassett Valley, ME maps

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  1. 1928 Map of Dead River
    1928 Map of Dead River
    1928 Dead River
    1928 Print · USGS
    The Somerset County wilderness in the mid-twenties is captured here as a landscape of isolated plantations and mountain trails. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote Dead River School and family sites like Joe Farm or the East Carry (Carry Pond P O).
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1928 Map of Stratton
    1928 Map of Stratton
    1928 Stratton
    1928 Print · USGS
    The village of Flagstaff and the Dead River valley appear here in the late 1920s, just decades before the landscape was transformed by damming. You can trace the original valley settlements and landmarks like Morgan Farm, Cathedral Pines, and Morgan Camp.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1931 Map of Dead River
    1931 Map of Dead River
    1931 Dead River
    1931 Print · USGS
    Somerset and Franklin counties in the mid-1920s show a landscape of remote plantations and traditional woodsman outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace localized landmarks like the Dead River School, the East Carry (Carry Pond PO) Pond, and Joe Farm.

  4. 1932 Map of Stratton
    1932 Map of Stratton
    1932 Stratton
    1932 Print · USGS
    The northern Maine woods in the late twenties and early thirties are captured here during a time of river-driven logging and remote plantation life. Local historians can trace the foundations of Eustis, the original layout of Flagstaff Pond, and rural schoolhouses like Browns Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1944 Map of Dead River
    1944 Map of Dead River
    1944 Dead River
    1944 Print · USGS
    Somerset County plantations and the high timberlands are captured here in the mid-1940s before modern development altered the valley. Genealogists can locate isolated homesteads and rural schools like Joe Farm, the Dead River Sch, and the historic Arnolds Trail.

  6. 1949 Map of Jackman
    1949 Map of Jackman
    1949 Jackman
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Quebec and Maine borderlands are shown in great detail during the late 1940s, highlighting the industrial and natural geography of the region. Trace old rail lines like the Canadian Pacific and locate settlements from Sherbrooke to Scotstown.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1950 Map of Dead River
    1950 Map of Dead River
    1950 Dead River
    1950 Print · USGS
    Somerset and Franklin Counties are shown during a time of isolated farms and remote plantations in the mid-twentieth century. Researchers can locate early schoolhouses like Dead River Sch and trace the old postal route at Carry Pond PO.

  8. 1956 Map of Little Bigelow Mtn, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Little Bigelow Mtn, 1959 Print
    1956 Little Bigelow Mtn
    1959 Print · USGS
    Somerset and Franklin counties are shown here in the mid-fifties, just after the waters of the Dead River were impounded. Researchers can locate remote seasonal outposts like West Carry Camps, the Highland Sch, and the winding path of the Appalachian Trail.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Stratton, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Stratton, 1959 Print
    1956 Stratton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Franklin County highlands in the mid-1950s show a landscape defined by the expansion of Flagstaff Lake and the timber economy. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Bigelow Mountain or locate the Flagstaff Memorial Church and the Coplin School.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1963 Map of Jackman
    1963 Map of Jackman
    1963 Jackman
    1963 Print · USGS
    The international borderlands of Maine and Quebec come alive in the mid-twentieth century, showing a landscape of timber towns and rail connections. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Canadian Pacific Railway through Jackman or locate families in Sherbrooke and Megantic.

  11. 1966 Map of Sherbrooke
    1966 Map of Sherbrooke
    1966 Sherbrooke
    1966 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Quebec and Maine come alive in the mid-1960s, documenting the industrial towns and deep woods of the Northeast. Genealogists can trace family lines through Sherbrooke and Coaticook, or locate remote logging outposts along the Moose River and Flagstaff Lake.

  12. 1976 Map of Sherbrooke
    1976 Map of Sherbrooke
    1976 Sherbrooke
    1976 Print · USGS
    The northern Maine woods and Quebec’s Eastern Townships meet in this mid-century survey of the rugged international borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-and-river connections through Thetford Mines, follow the Dead River to Flagstaff Lake, or locate small border crossings at Stanhope and Beecher Falls.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1977 Map of Poplar Mountain, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Poplar Mountain, 1983 Print
    1977 Poplar Mountain
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Carrabassett River valley in the late seventies reveals the intersection of timbered wilderness and small rural settlements. Trace the exact structures and clearings at Records, Carrabassett, and Spring Farm through precise aerial imagery.

  14. 1977 Map of Little Bigelow Mountain, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Little Bigelow Mountain, 1983 Print
    1977 Little Bigelow Mountain
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Somerset County wilderness appears in stark detail in the late seventies, showing the vast reach of Flagstaff Lake. Researchers can trace the original path of the Dead River and locate remote landmarks like Little Bigelow Mountain and West Carry Pond.

  15. 1977 Map of Black Nubble, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Black Nubble, 1983 Print
    1977 Black Nubble
    1983 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's wilderness is captured in the late seventies through this detailed aerial orthophotoquad. Researchers can trace the path of Nash Stream and examine the timbered slopes around Crocker Mountain and Black Nubble.

  16. 1977 Map of Sugarloaf Mtn, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Sugarloaf Mtn, 1983 Print
    1977 Sugarloaf Mtn
    1983 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's high peaks and ski slopes are captured in the late seventies through this detailed aerial orthophotograph. Trace the development of Sugarloaf Mountain and the winding course of the South Branch Carrabassett River.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1986 Map of Flagstaff Lake
    1986 Map of Flagstaff Lake
    1986 Flagstaff Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Maine North Woods and the Dead River valley are captured here in the mid-1980s, an era of established hydroelectric lakes and outdoor recreation. Genealogists and researchers can trace the vicinity of Kennebago Settlement, Langtown Mill, and the villages of Stratton and Eustis.

  18. 1989 Map of Poplar Mountain
    1989 Map of Poplar Mountain
    1989 Poplar Mountain
    1989 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's high country is captured here in the late eighties, centered on the corridor of the Carrabassett River. Researchers can trace the layout of mountain settlements like Carrabassett and Records or locate isolated waters like Redington Pond and Tufts Pond.

  19. 1989 Map of Little Bigelow Mtn
    1989 Map of Little Bigelow Mtn
    1989 Little Bigelow Mtn
    1989 Print · USGS
    In the Maine woods during the late 1980s, the terrain of Somerset County was defined by the waters of Flagstaff Lake and the ridgelines of Little Bigelow Mountain. Hikers and local historians can trace the Appalachian National Scenic Trail or find remote landmarks like West Carry Pond and Flagstaff Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1989 Map of Black Nubble
    1989 Map of Black Nubble
    1989 Black Nubble
    1989 Print · USGS
    High-altitude Franklin County terrain and military history intersect in the late 1980s. Trace the boundaries of the US Navy Survival Facility and local peaks like Black Nubble and Mount Redington.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1989 Map of Sugarloaf Mtn
    1989 Map of Sugarloaf Mtn
    1989 Sugarloaf Mtn
    1989 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's high peaks and the Carrabassett Valley are documented here during the late 1980s. Hikers and historians can trace the Appalachian National Scenic Trail past Sugarloaf Mtn and the remote Caribou Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1994 Map of Flagstaff Lake
    1994 Map of Flagstaff Lake
    1994 Flagstaff Lake
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Maine wilderness and the Quebec border come alive in this mid-nineties survey of the Dead River country. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Bigelow Mountain and locate remote sites like Kennebago Settlement.

  23. 1997 Map of Sugarloaf Mtn, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Sugarloaf Mtn, 2000 Print
    1997 Sugarloaf Mtn
    2000 Print · USGS
    Maine’s High Peaks region in the late nineties is defined by the rise of mountain recreation and the winding path of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Trace the early development of Carrabassett Valley and the landmarks around Sugarloaf Mtn and Stratton.

  24. 2011 Map of Black Nubble, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Black Nubble, 2011 Print
    2011 Black Nubble
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Carrabassett Valley, including Coplin Plantation, Wyman Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2011 Map of Poplar Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Poplar Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Poplar Mountain
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Carrabassett Valley, including Kingfield, Highland Plantation, and other nearby areas

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