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1955 Map of Brooks

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Brooks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Brooks and its surrounding Maine townships appear as a landscape of interconnected small settlements and agricultural highlands during the mid-1950s. The region is marked by numerous family-named corners and crossroads such as Hows Corners, Arnold Corner, and Jackson Corners, reflecting a deeply rooted rural genealogy. Topographical features like Mount Harris serve as anchors for regional navigation, hosting a Lookout Tower, while the nearby Airway Beacon on Peaked Mtn highlights the intersection of traditional terrain and modern aviation needs of the era.

Water plays a central role in the local economy and geography, with Marsh Stream and Martin Stream threading through the hills. Small-scale industrial history is preserved in labels for Rollins Mills and Nickerson Mills, while community life is traced through numerous schools like the Garfield Sch and several country cemeteries, including Sawyer Cem and Mt Holly Cem. The map also captures the recreational character of the area through Lake Passagassawakeag and summer camps like Camp Fair Haven.