1951 Map of Bridgewater

About this map

Monticello and Bridgewater anchor this mid-century portrait of Aroostook County, where the agricultural and timber economy is defined by the Bangor and Aroostook railroad line and the international border. The survey details a landscape of managed woodlots and ridges, including Brooks Ridge and Wellington Ridge, divided into traditional townships and the Cox Patent. The border with Canada is punctuated by U S Customs stations, reflecting the importance of cross-border transit along the U S Customs Road. Rural life is centered around local institutions like Flagstaff Sch and the Lake Sch, while small clusters like Snow Settlement and Robinsons show the dispersed nature of the northern Maine woods. The Meduxnekeag River and its numerous branches, such as North Branch Three Brook, serve as the primary drainage for the countless ponds and lakes dotting the terrain.