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1955 Map of Boyd Lake

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Boyd Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Piscataquis River and Sebec River converge at the northern edge of this landscape, anchoring the railroad industrial hubs of Milo and Derby. This 1950s record of Penobscot and Piscataquis counties highlights a network of rural schoolhouses and small agricultural centers before the consolidation of mid-century infrastructure. Small crossroads like Stores Corner and North Bradford are documented alongside local industries such as the Huntington Mill.

The Bangor and Aroostook railroad defines the eastern corridor, connecting settlements like South Lagrange and Lagrange. The terrain is characterized by extensive wetlands and peatlands, notably Freese Bog, Black Bog, and Whitten Bog, which shaped the placement of early roads and rail spurs like Ricker Siding. Landmarks such as the Drive-in Theater near the river and the Medford Lookout Tower reflect the cultural and conservation footprint of the era.