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Shirley, ME maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Greenville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Greenville, 1952 Print
    1951 Greenville
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Moosehead Lake region flourished as a rail and timber hub in the early fifties, where the northern woods met the water. Trace the path of the Appalachian Trail or locate the junction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and Bangor and Aroostook Railroad near Greenville.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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
  13. 1977 Map of Big Squaw Pond, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Big Squaw Pond, 1981 Print
    1977 Big Squaw Pond
    1981 Print · USGS
    The timberlands of Piscataquis County appear in stark detail in the late 1970s, as aerial photography captures the high ridges and deep ponds of this Maine wilderness. Researchers can trace the drainages of Squaw Brook and the West Branch Piscataquis River near the shores of Moosehead Lake.
  16. 1977 Map of Monson West, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Monson West, 1981 Print
    1977 Monson West
    1981 Print · USGS
    Piscataquis County timberlands and lakeside settlements are documented here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the layout of small communities like Shirley Mills and Monson or locate homesteads near Lake Hebron.
  19. 1977 Map of Greenville, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Greenville, 1981 Print
    1977 Greenville
    1981 Print · USGS
    The southern gateway to the Maine North Woods is captured during the late seventies, showing the settlements at the edge of the wilderness. Trace the development of Greenville and Greenville Junction along the shores of Moosehead Lake.
  22. 1977 Map of Bald Mountain Pond, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Bald Mountain Pond, 1981 Print
    1977 Bald Mountain Pond
    1981 Print · USGS
    Piscataquis County timberlands are captured in this late-seventies aerial survey of the Maine woods near Shirley Mills. Researchers can trace the waterways of the West Branch Piscataquis River and the shores of Bald Mountain Pond.
  25. 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.
  28. 1989 Map of Greenville
    1989 Map of Greenville
    1989 Greenville
    1989 Print · USGS
    Greenville and the southern reaches of Moosehead Lake are captured in this late-1980s survey during a period of established lakeside settlement. Researchers can locate specific structures and landmarks from Greenville Junction to Upper Shirley Corner, alongside remote features like Rum Mountain and Lower Wilson Pond.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1989 Map of Bald Mtn Pond
    1989 Map of Bald Mtn Pond
    1989 Bald Mtn Pond
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Maine wilderness in the late eighties is documented here, showing the remote township lines and high ridges of Piscataquis County. You can trace the Appalachian National Scenic Trail past Hatch Falls or locate the historic Shirley Mills and Cem.
  34. 1989 Map of Monson West
    1989 Map of Monson West
    1989 Monson West
    1989 Print · USGS
    In the late eighties, this part of Piscataquis County retained its character as a hub for timber history and outdoor recreation. Researchers can trace the routes of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail or locate family sites in Monson, Blanchard, and Shirley Mills.
  37. 1989 Map of Big Squaw Pond
    1989 Map of Big Squaw Pond
    1989 Big Squaw Pond
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Piscataquis County woods are documented here in the late 1980s, showcasing the high ridges and deep bogs west of Greenville. Researchers can trace township boundaries and find remote water bodies like Big Squaw Pond, Ira Bog, and the shorelines of Moosehead Lake.
  40. 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.
  43. 2011 Map of Monson West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Monson West, 2011 Print
    2011 Monson West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Piscataquis County’s lake country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established villages of Monson and Blanchard. Local historians can trace old settlement patterns at Shirley Mills or find family landmarks like the Lake Road Cemetery and Birch Island.
  46. 2011 Map of Greenville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Greenville, 2011 Print
    2011 Greenville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Greenville and Moosehead Lake appear in this modern survey as a critical hub for Maine's North Woods forestry and seaplane aviation. Local historians can trace the development of Greenville Junction, the Greenville Forestry Seaplane Base, and the old rail path along B and A Railroad Rd.
  49. 2011 Map of Bald Mountain Pond, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bald Mountain Pond, 2011 Print
    2011 Bald Mountain Pond
    2011 Print · USGS
    Maine’s north woods in the early twenty-first century are mapped here in detail, showcasing a landscape defined by timber roads and remote waters. Genealogists and hikers can locate the Shirley Mills Cemetery or trace the path of the Appalachian Trl near Bald Mountain Pond.
  52. 2011 Map of Big Moose Pond, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Big Moose Pond, 2011 Print
    2011 Big Moose Pond
    2011 Print · USGS
    Shirley and the surrounding North Woods were mapped in detail in the early 21st century, showing a wilderness of interconnected peaks and waterways. Trace the old routes of the Railroad Bed Rd or locate remote landmarks like the Big Moose Mountain Lookout Tower and West Shirley Bog.
  55. 2014 Map of Bald Mountain Pond, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bald Mountain Pond, 2014 Print
    2014 Bald Mountain Pond
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Piscataquis and Somerset county borderlands come into focus in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by timber roads and mountain trails. You can trace the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it passes Bald Mtn or locate the Shirley Mills Cem near the northern boundary.
  58. 2014 Map of Big Moose Pond, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Big Moose Pond, 2014 Print
    2014 Big Moose Pond
    2014 Print · USGS
    Shirley and the surrounding Piscataquis County highlands are shown here in the early twenty-first century, defined by peaks and river headwaters. Researchers can trace the path of the old Railroad Bed or locate family landmarks near Moosehead Lake and W Shirley Bog.
  61. 2014 Map of Monson West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Monson West, 2014 Print
    2014 Monson West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Monson and the Piscataquis River valley are shown here in the early twenty-first century, as the landscape continues to balance its industrial past and recreational future. Genealogists can locate family sites at Lake Road Cem or Old Blanchard Cem, while hikers can trace the Appalachian National Scenic Trail through Doughty Hill.
  64. 2014 Map of Greenville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Greenville, 2014 Print
    2014 Greenville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Greenville and the southern reaches of Moosehead Lake are captured here during the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as the Greenville Cem or trace the routes of the B and A Railroad N Rd and Lily Bay Rd.
  67. 2018 Map of Monson West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Monson West, 2018 Print
    2018 Monson West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Piscataquis County's mill and timber heritage remains visible in the early 21st century as the wilderness takes hold of the highlands. Genealogists can locate several burial sites like Glenwood Cem, while hikers can trace the Appalachian National Scenic Trail past Lake Hebron.
  70. 2018 Map of Greenville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Greenville, 2018 Print
    2018 Greenville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Maine's Moosehead Lake region is captured here in the late 2010s, showing the established lakeside communities and the surrounding woodland interior. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Greenville Junction, the Greenville Cem, and the reaches of the B&A Railroad Rd.
  73. 2018 Map of Big Moose Pond, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Big Moose Pond, 2018 Print
    2018 Big Moose Pond
    2018 Print · USGS
    Upper Piscataquis County is documented here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of timber-focused infrastructure and mountain headwaters. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional transport along B&A Railroad Rd N or locate remote landmarks like Intake Pond and Mirror Pond.
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