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1953 Map of Ashland

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Ashland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Aroostook River carves a deep valley through this northern Maine landscape, serving as the primary corridor for both the Bangor and Aroostook railroad and local settlement. The village of Ashland stands at a critical junction where the river meets the Little Machias River, surrounded by smaller hamlets like Sheridan and Frenchville. Further south, the railroad tracks pass through remote timber and agricultural lands, marked by essential transit points such as Trafton Siding and Nowland Siding near the shores of Squapan Lake.

Family history is preserved in several small burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Dunn Cem, Winslow Cem, and Robinson Cem. The presence of Rockwell Sch and the high school in Ashland suggests the community centers of the era. The terrain is defined by prominent rises like Castle Hill and Sterling Ridge, while the western reaches contain logging outposts such as No 6 Camp, illustrating the region's historical reliance on the forestry industry during the mid-20th century.