Old Maps of Alexander, Maine for Metal Detecting

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Alexander, ME maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Calais
    1929 Map of Calais
    1929 Calais
    1929 Print · USGS
    The international border along the St. Croix River comes alive in the late 1920s, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at Grove PO, Damon Sch, and the riverside works at Milltown.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1932 Map of Calais
    1932 Map of Calais
    1932 Calais
    1932 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County at the start of the 1930s is defined by the international river border and the busy corridors of the Maine Central RR. Genealogists and local historians can locate old rural schoolhouses like Damon Sch or trace the timber-and-rail industry through Woodland Junc and Young Siding.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Big Lake, 1960 Print
    1941 Map of Big Lake, 1960 Print
    1941 Big Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Washington County lakeside communities of Princeton and South Princeton appear in this early 1940s survey. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like the Dixie School, Red Beach Landing, and the Fire Tower atop Pocamoonsine Mountain.

  4. 1943 Map of Big Lake
    1943 Map of Big Lake
    1943 Big Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, this portion of Washington County was a mosaic of interconnected waterways and timberlands. Researchers can trace old rail routes along the Maine Central, locate the Dixie School, or explore family landmarks like Yates Point and Jameson Cove.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1952 Map of Big Lake
    1952 Map of Big Lake
    1952 Big Lake
    1952 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, the lake country of Washington County remained a maze of waterways and remote townships. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Dixie School, the Indian Township reservation, and the lakeside settlement of Princeton.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1963 Map of Big Lake, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Big Lake, 1966 Print
    1963 Big Lake
    1966 Print · USGS
    Washington County’s lake country is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the critical water junctions and small settlements near the Maine-New Brunswick border. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Annes Com, the Univ of Maine Forestry Camp, and several burial grounds including Sand Cove Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 1987 Map of Meddybemps Lake West
    1987 Map of Meddybemps Lake West
    1987 Meddybemps Lake West
    1987 Print · USGS
    Washington County at the start of the 1980s reveals a quiet landscape of interior lakes and isolated settlements. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Howe and Cedar, or trace old routes passing by Kendall Mtn and Meddybemps Lake.

  11. 1987 Map of Woodland
    1987 Map of Woodland
    1987 Woodland
    1987 Print · USGS
    The international border along the St Croix River comes into focus during the late twentieth century, showing the industrial core of Woodland. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Woodland Junction, South Princeton, and the rural settlements of Upper and Lower Little Ridge.

  12. 1987 Map of Meddybemps Lake East, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Meddybemps Lake East, 1988 Print
    1987 Meddybemps Lake East
    1988 Print · USGS
    Meddybemps and the surrounding Maine lake country are documented here in the late twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Meddybemps village and Blanchard Corner or locate the lakeside Cem.

  13. 1990 Map of Princeton
    1990 Map of Princeton
    1990 Princeton
    1990 Print · USGS
    The interconnected waterways of Washington County are captured here in the late twentieth century, centered on the lakeside town of Princeton. Researchers can trace old property lines and landmarks from Pocomoonshine Mountain to the Indian Twp Indian Reservation.

  14. 1990 Map of Crawford Lake
    1990 Map of Crawford Lake
    1990 Crawford Lake
    1990 Print · USGS
    Crawford and the surrounding Down East timberlands are captured here in the 1980s, showcasing a landscape of vast lakes and interconnected streams. Researchers can trace the water-bound borders of Plantation No 21 or locate local landmarks like Great Pine Point and the Gravel Pit.

  15. 1994 Map of Calais
    1994 Map of Calais
    1994 Calais
    1994 Print · USGS
    Eastern Maine's river and lake country comes into focus in the 1990s, centered on the international border at Calais and the vast Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the water-linked settlements of Grand Lake Stream, the airfield at Princeton Airport, and the industrial heritage of Woodland.

  16. 2011 Map of Princeton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Princeton, 2011 Print
    2011 Princeton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Maine's lake country in Washington County is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the water-bound town of Princeton. Researchers can locate Princeton Cemetery, the University of Maine Forestry Camp, and family-named spots like Lamb Place.

  17. 2011 Map of Crawford Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Crawford Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Crawford Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Crawford and its surrounding Maine woodlands are shown in detail as they appeared in the early 2010s. Researchers can locate the Old Crawford Cemetery and trace the drainage of Crawford Lake through the Pokey Dam toward the East Machias River.

  18. 2011 Map of Meddybemps Lake West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Meddybemps Lake West, 2011 Print
    2011 Meddybemps Lake West
    2011 Print · USGS
    The western reaches of Washington County are shown here in the early twenty-first century, featuring the intricate shores of Meddybemps Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace local family routes and settlements like Alexander, Cedar, and Sunset Camps.

  19. 2011 Map of Meddybemps Lake East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Meddybemps Lake East, 2011 Print
    2011 Meddybemps Lake East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Meddybemps and its surrounding lake country are shown here in the early twenty-first century, just as the local water-control infrastructure was being documented. Researchers can trace family names and local landmarks through sites like Young Siding, Blanchard Corner, and the Smith Power House Dam.

  20. 2011 Map of Woodland, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Woodland, 2011 Print
    2011 Woodland
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Maine-New Brunswick border comes into focus along the river early in the twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the industrial layout of Woodland and Woodland Junction, from the Woodland Dam to the slopes of Chapman Mountain.

  21. 2014 Map of Crawford Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Crawford Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Crawford Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Washington County’s lakelands are mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by glacial waters and timber ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Crawford, the Old Crawford Cem, and landmarks like Great Pine Point.

  22. 2014 Map of Meddybemps Lake West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Meddybemps Lake West, 2014 Print
    2014 Meddybemps Lake West
    2014 Print · USGS
    The rural interior of Washington County comes into focus in this modern era, centered on the settlement of Alexander and the western shores of Meddybemps Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the road networks around Cedar and locate family landmarks like Staples Mtn or the points of Big Island.

  23. 2014 Map of Meddybemps Lake East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Meddybemps Lake East, 2014 Print
    2014 Meddybemps Lake East
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Maine woods and waters of Washington County come alive in this 2010s survey of the areas around Meddybemps Lake. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Damon Ridge Cem, the quiet settlement of Blanchard Corner, and several regional airstrips.

  24. 2014 Map of Princeton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Princeton, 2014 Print
    2014 Princeton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Princeton and its surrounding waters are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the town's position between Lewy Lake and Grand Falls Flowage. Local historians can trace family-named sites like Lamb Place and old burial grounds at Lakeview Cem.

  25. 2014 Map of Woodland, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Woodland, 2014 Print
    2014 Woodland
    2014 Print · USGS
    Eastern Maine at the Canadian border comes into focus in this modern survey of the riverfront and timberlands. Researchers can trace the local street grids of Woodland and South Princeton or locate landmarks like Chapman Mtn and the St. Croix River.

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