1960 Map of Bangor

About this map

The Penobscot River serves as the industrial and logistical spine of this mid-century coastal landscape, connecting the manufacturing hubs of Orono, Bangor, and Brewer to the Atlantic. This 1960 edition shows the region during a period of transition, where the established rail networks of the Bangor and Aroostook and Maine Central intersect with modern infrastructure like the Maine Turnpike. The heavy military presence at Dow Air Force Base stands in contrast to the protected coastline of Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. To the west, the Kennebec River corridor links the state capital of Augusta with riverside industrial towns like Waterville and Skowhegan, illustrating the density of Maine's inland river commerce before the full expansion of the interstate system changed the movement of goods.