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1985 Map of Bangor

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Bangor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Penobscot River serves as the industrial and transportation corridor for mid-Maine, connecting the urban centers of Bangor and Brewer to the coastal ports of Bucksport and Searsport. This 1985 survey illustrates the region's complex water network, dominated by large inland bodies like Graham Lake, Green Lake, and Pushaw Lake. The presence of the Maine Central Railroad and Bangor & Aroostook Railroad alongside the river highlights the historical reliance on rail for moving timber and paper goods from the interior.

Conservation and state infrastructure are well-represented by Fort Knox State Park guarding the river's narrows, and specialized facilities such as the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery and Green Lake National Fish Hatchery. Beyond the primary settlements, the map reveals a rugged landscape of ridges and mountains, including Lead Mountain and Bald Mountain, alongside smaller outposts like Lucerne-in-Maine and Aurora.