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1917 Map of Belfast

Name: 1917 Topographic Map of Belfast
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

Belfast sits as the regional hub at the mouth of the Passagassawakeag River on Penobscot Bay during this early 20th-century survey. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of crossroads settlements and small-scale industries, including Poors Mill and the Hatcher Mine. The Maine Central railroad tracks follow the river's edge, connecting the coastal port to inland points like City Point and Head of the Tide.

A notable density of country schools, such as the Bartlett School and Robinson School, indicates a well-distributed rural population across the hills. The terrain rises significantly towards the southwest, marked by Levenseller Mountain and Frye Mtn, while the coastline features distinct peninsulas like Heals Neck and Youngs Neck. Evidence of local administration and early social services appears at the County Farm near Hayford Corner.