1938 Map of Bridgewater

About this map

The Bangor and Aroostook railroad defines the transportation corridor of this eastern Maine borderland, running north through Monticello Sta, Bridgewater, and Robinsons. Positioned along the international boundary with New Brunswick, Canada, the area features multiple U S Customs stations that underscore its role as a point of entry. The landscape is a network of small agricultural settlements and rural schools, including Snow Settlement, Jewells Corner, and Flagstaff Sch. To the west, the terrain rises into ridges like Collins Ridge and Wellington Ridge, while the eastern portion is drained by the Meduxnekeag River and Aroostook River. Numerous small bodies of water such as Conroy Lake, Rideout Lake, and Gentle Lake dot the countryside, connected by historic tote roads and trails used for local timber and farming transport.