Old Maps of Prentiss Township, Maine for Metal Detecting

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Prentiss Township, ME maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Springfield
    1931 Map of Springfield
    1931 Springfield
    1931 Print · USGS
    Penobscot and Washington counties in the early 1930s reveal a landscape of ridges, bogs, and scattered timber camps. Genealogists can trace early rural life through features like Poplar Tavern Camp, the Dill Ridge Fire Tower, and numerous district schools like Cole Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1934 Map of Springfield
    1934 Map of Springfield
    1934 Springfield
    1934 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County in the 1930s is a landscape of rural schoolhouses and timberlands surrounding Springfield and Carroll. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named locations such as Tolman Sch, Gowell Sch, and Bridge Farm.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Scraggly Lake
    1941 Map of Scraggly Lake
    1941 Scraggly Lake
    1941 Print · USGS
    Baskahegan Lake and the surrounding Maine timberlands are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by water and woods. Genealogists and researchers can trace remote landmarks like the FIRETOWER on Musquash Mountain or the old route of Gentner Road.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1941 Map of Wytopitlock, 1960 Print
    1941 Map of Wytopitlock, 1960 Print
    1941 Wytopitlock
    1960 Print · USGS
    Aroostook County was a landscape of remote timberlands and river-side rail hubs at the start of the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace old community life through landmarks like Knoxville Sch, Whitney Fire Tower, and the rail junction at Wytopitlock.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Wytopitlock
    1943 Map of Wytopitlock
    1943 Wytopitlock
    1943 Print · USGS
    Maine’s timber and rail country comes to life in the early 1940s as the Mattawamkeag River valley connects isolated townships. Researchers can trace rural life through the locations of Knoxville Sch, Drew Cem, and the prominent Whitney Fire Tower.

  6. 1944 Map of Scraggly Lake
    1944 Map of Scraggly Lake
    1944 Scraggly Lake
    1944 Print · USGS
    The timberlands and interconnected waterways of eastern Maine are captured here in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote township boundaries of Topsfield and Talmadge or locate landmarks like Black Cat Rips and Musquash Mountain.

  7. 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

  8. 1957 Map of Fredericton, 1981 Print
    1957 Map of Fredericton, 1981 Print
    1957 Fredericton
    1981 Print · USGS
    The New Brunswick and Maine borderlands come into focus in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Saint John River and massive military tracts. Genealogists can locate riverfront hamlets like Maugerville or inland sites like Scotch Settlement along the Canadian Pacific rail line.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 1963 Map of Fredericton
    1963 Map of Fredericton
    1963 Fredericton
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Saint John River valley and the Maine-New Brunswick border are captured here during the early sixties. Researchers can trace the Canadian Pacific rail lines through rural settlements like Jewetts Mills, Mckeens Corner, and Scotch Settlement.

  12. 1975 Map of Wytopitlock SE, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Wytopitlock SE, 1980 Print
    1975 Wytopitlock SE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Maine's interior timberlands are captured in high-altitude detail during the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of water and forest management. Trace the precise 1975 shoreline of the Mattawamkeag River and the winding course of Meadow Brook.

  13. 1975 Map of Wytopitlock SW, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Wytopitlock SW, 1980 Print
    1975 Wytopitlock SW
    1980 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Kingman and the winding Mattawamkeag River are shown here during the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns and historical woodlots along Molunkus Stream and Mattagodus Stream.

  14. 1975 Map of Springfield NW, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Springfield NW, 1980 Print
    1975 Springfield NW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County timberlands and remote clearings are captured here in the mid-1970s, showing the intersection of forest and farm. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of SPRINGFIELD and identify landmarks like WEBSTER POND and MATTAKEUNK.

  15. 1975 Map of Springfield NE, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Springfield NE, 1980 Print
    1975 Springfield NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County timberlands and remote homesteads are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace land clearings and rural roads connecting Prentiss, Thompson Corners, and Carroll along the Mattakeunk Stream.

  16. 1975 Map of Scraggly Lake NW, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Scraggly Lake NW, 1980 Print
    1975 Scraggly Lake NW
    1980 Print · USGS
    The northern Maine woods appear in the mid-1970s as a dense, undeveloped landscape of timber and water. Genealogists and outdoorsmen can trace the natural flow of the Stream and Brook through this remote backcountry.

  17. 1985 Map of Millinocket, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Millinocket, 1986 Print
    1985 Millinocket
    1986 Print · USGS
    The North Maine Woods were a landscape of industrial timber and wilderness recreation in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local settlements and rail stops like Sherman Mills, Wytopitlock, and the Old Long A Siding near the Penobscot River.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 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.

  19. 1986 Map of Calais
    1986 Map of Calais
    1986 Calais
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal and interior Washington County are captured here in the mid-1980s, where the international border follows the winding St Croix River. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Maine Central and find landmarks like Red Beach and Princeton Airport.

  20. 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.

  21. 1988 Map of Potter Hill
    1988 Map of Potter Hill
    1988 Potter Hill
    1988 Print · USGS
    Maine's north woods and plantations come into focus in the late 1980s, showcasing a landscape of timbered ridges and winding waterways. Researchers can locate the Cem in Prentiss Plt and trace family-named landmarks like Sam Rowe Ridge and Potter Hill.

  22. 1988 Map of Bowers Mountain
    1988 Map of Bowers Mountain
    1988 Bowers Mountain
    1988 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County in the late eighties remains a landscape of ridges and wetlands centered on the settlements of Prentiss and Carroll. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Thompson Corners, Gates Hill, and remote upland cemeteries.

  23. 1988 Map of Dill Hill
    1988 Map of Dill Hill
    1988 Dill Hill
    1988 Print · USGS
    Inland Washington and Penobscot counties are shown during the late 1980s, a period defined by vast timberlands and complex waterway networks. Researchers can trace the flow of Big Baskahegan Stream and locate local landmarks such as Dill Hill and Trout Lake.

  24. 1988 Map of Kingman
    1988 Map of Kingman
    1988 Kingman
    1988 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County, Maine, is shown in the late 1980s as a land of winding waterways and remote plantations. Researchers can trace the riverbanks of the Mattawamkeag River near Kingman or locate landmarks like the Cem and Billy Doe Bog.

  25. 1988 Map of Springfield
    1988 Map of Springfield
    1988 Springfield
    1988 Print · USGS
    Penobscot County, Maine, in the late eighties presents a landscape of organized plantations and ridges. Trace the local settlement patterns of Springfield and identify small rural landmarks like Webster Pond and multiple Cem sites across the township lines.

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