Northfield serves as a central point of settlement in this landscape of the Down East interior, where the Machias River and East Machias River systems dominate the topography. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous kettle ponds and glacial lakes such as Bog Lake, Six Mile Lake, and Seavey Lake. Navigation and historical industry are evident in river features like Bobsled Rips, Getchell Riffles, and Smith Mill Pitch, which reflect the region’s long-standing connection to timber and water power.
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1918 · Machias
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Columbia Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Columbia Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Columbia Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Machias
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Wesley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Gardner Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Columbia Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Wesley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Gardner Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500