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1946 Map of Bangor

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Bangor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The Penobscot River serves as the industrial and logistical anchor for this mid-1940s landscape, bordering the urban centers of Bangor and Brewer. The city’s strategic importance during this era is highlighted by the presence of Dow Field and the adjacent Military Reservation, while the complex rail network of the Maine Central Railroad converges at Northern Maine Junction.

Beyond the riverfront, the map details a rural geography of small settlements and educational sites like Longfellow Sch and Webber Sch. The interior is defined by extensive wetlands including Caribou Bog and the sprawling Pushaw Lake, which is dotted with islands like Squirrel I and Moose I. From the Slate Quarry near Hermon Pond to the many landings along the lake such as Old Town Ldg, the map records an era of active local commerce and transition in Penobscot County.