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Old Maps of Charleston, Maine for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 33 historic maps of Charleston. 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.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Charleston.

Charleston, ME maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Dover-Foxcroft
    1932 Map of Dover-Foxcroft
    1932 Dover-Foxcroft
    1932 Print · USGS
    Piscataquis and Penobscot counties are shown here in the early 1930s, a landscape defined by the Piscataquis River and rail-fed mill towns. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Hurd Corner, Gould Cemetery, and the Higgins Classical Institute.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1933 Map of Boyd Lake
    1933 Map of Boyd Lake
    1933 Boyd Lake
    1933 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County communities and the Piscataquis River valley are captured here in the early thirties as the railroad remained the lifeblood of rural Maine. Local historians can trace numerous family-named landmarks and district schoolhouses like Knowles Sch, Ridge Sch, and the Huntington Mill works.
  7. 1935 Map of Dover-Foxcroft
    1935 Map of Dover-Foxcroft
    1935 Dover-Foxcroft
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Piscataquis River valley of central Maine is shown here in the 1930s, centered on the mill town of Dover-Foxcroft. Genealogists can trace family names at Rollins Mill, Foss Cem, and dozens of rural schoolhouses like Morrison Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Boyd Lake
    1951 Map of Boyd Lake
    1951 Boyd Lake
    1951 Print · USGS
    Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a landscape of timber-rail economies and scattered rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Bradford Center, the Hoxie Sch, or along the Bangor and Aroostook rail line.
  13. 1954 Map of Millinocket, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Millinocket, 1968 Print
    1954 Millinocket
    1968 Print · USGS
    Maine's North Woods and the Penobscot Valley are captured here during the mid-century era of logging and rail dominance. You can trace the path of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad through timber towns like Millinocket, Mattawamkeag, and Silver Ridge.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Boyd Lake, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Boyd Lake, 1956 Print
    1955 Boyd Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Penobscot and Piscataquis counties are captured here in the mid-fifties as the rail-and-river economy supported towns like Milo and Derby. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Orneville Sch, Williams Cem, and the Bradford High Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Millinocket
    1958 Map of Millinocket
    1958 Millinocket
    1958 Print · USGS
    Maine's North Woods and the Penobscot river valley are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of timber, rail, and wild waters. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Canadian Pacific railroad and find historic settlements like Millinocket, Sherman Station, and Mattawamkeag.
  22. 1960 Map of Millinocket
    1960 Map of Millinocket
    1960 Millinocket
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Maine North Woods and Penobscot River valley are captured at mid-century during the height of the paper milling era. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail near Mount Katardin or locate family roots in towns like Dover-Foxcroft and Milo.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1975 Map of Dover-Foxcroft SE, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Dover-Foxcroft SE, 1980 Print
    1975 Dover-Foxcroft SE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central Maine agriculture and woodland are captured in the mid-seventies via aerial imagery. Researchers can trace rural property lines and historic crossroads like Hicks Corner, Rollins Mill, and West Charleston.
  28. 1975 Map of Bradford, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Bradford, 1981 Print
    1975 Bradford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County agriculture and woodlands are shown in detail during the mid-seventies in this aerial-based survey. Researchers can trace rural property lines and homestead footprints near Bradford, Bradford Center, and the banks of Little Pushaw Pond.
  31. 1978 Map of Milo South, 1981 Print
    1978 Map of Milo South, 1981 Print
    1978 Milo South
    1981 Print · USGS
    Piscataquis County, Maine, is seen here in the late seventies as a landscape defined by its river confluences and timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprints of Milo and Derby or locate rural landmarks like Stores Corner and Boyd Lake.
  34. 1983 Map of Milo South, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Milo South, 1984 Print
    1983 Milo South
    1984 Print · USGS
    Southern Piscataquis County in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of railroad junctions and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the B & A line through Derby or locate ancestral sites like Orneville Cem and Storers Corner.
  37. 1983 Map of Charleston, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Charleston, 1984 Print
    1983 Charleston
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rural highlands of Penobscot County are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing institutional landmarks and small-town hubs. Local historians can trace the grounds of Higgins Classical Institute, locate Rollins Mill, or follow the path of Stage Coach Road.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1983 Map of Bradford, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Bradford, 1984 Print
    1983 Bradford
    1984 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County in the early 1980s reveals a quiet landscape of rural Maine townships and interconnected waterways. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial sites like Hillside Cem and Pond Cem, or locate landmarks such as Huntington Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1985 Map of Lincoln, 1994 Print
    1985 Map of Lincoln, 1994 Print
    1985 Lincoln
    1994 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County in the mid-eighties remains a landscape of river-based commerce and sprawling timberlands connected by rail. You can trace the historic paths of the Maine Central RR and Canadian Pacific RR or locate rural sites like Enfield Station and the Winn Cem.
  46. 1986 Map of Dover-Foxcroft
    1986 Map of Dover-Foxcroft
    1986 Dover-Foxcroft
    1986 Print · USGS
    Piscataquis County at the edge of the great Maine woods is documented here in the mid-1980s, centered on the river-and-rail hubs of the interior. Trace the industrial footprints of Dover South Mills, the rail yards at Brownville Junction, or the historic Katahdin Iron Works.
  49. 1986 Map of Lincoln
    1986 Map of Lincoln
    1986 Lincoln
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maine settlement and industry converge along the Penobscot and Piscataquis rivers during the 1980s. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Maine Central and Bangor and Aroostook through towns like Howland and Milo.
  52. 1994 Map of Dover-Foxcroft
    1994 Map of Dover-Foxcroft
    1994 Dover-Foxcroft
    1994 Print · USGS
    Central Maine in the mid-nineties shows a landscape of timber-driven towns and deep glacial lakes. Trace the paths of the Canadian Pacific RR or locate the Moscow Air Force Station Transmit Site and Sebec Lake.
  55. 2011 Map of Charleston, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Charleston, 2011 Print
    2011 Charleston
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Dover-Foxcroft, Corinth, and other nearby areas
  58. 2011 Map of Bradford, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bradford, 2011 Print
    2011 Bradford
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Corinth, Hudson, and other nearby areas
  61. 2011 Map of Milo South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Milo South, 2011 Print
    2011 Milo South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Milo, Bradford, and other nearby areas
  64. 2014 Map of Bradford, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bradford, 2014 Print
    2014 Bradford
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Corinth, Hudson, and other nearby areas
  67. 2014 Map of Charleston, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Charleston, 2014 Print
    2014 Charleston
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Dover-Foxcroft, Corinth, and other nearby areas
  70. 2014 Map of Milo South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Milo South, 2014 Print
    2014 Milo South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Milo, Bradford, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Bradford, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bradford, 2018 Print
    2018 Bradford
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston, including Corinth, Hudson, and other nearby areas
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