1978 Map of Brownville Junction

About this map

Brownville Junction sits as a primary corridor of development in this orthophotomap, where the river systems of the Maine woods dictate the pattern of human settlement. The imagery captures the dense forest canopy of the late 1970s, broken by the cleared lands around Barnard Corner and the distinct path of the West Branch Pleasant River as it winds southward. This aerial perspective emphasizes the stark contrast between the industrial and residential grid of the junction and the surrounding timberland. Water dominates the southern portion of the sheet, where the Sebec River flows from the eastern reaches of Sebec Lake. The map reveals the relationship between the natural waterways and the roads that navigate the varying elevations, providing a clear record of the landscape before significant modern changes in land use.