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1988 Map of Brownville Junction

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Brownville Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The confluence of the East Branch Pleasant River and the West Branch Pleasant River anchor this late 1980s topographic study of the Maine woods. The settlement at Brownville Junction serves as the primary rail and road hub, while further south, Brownville sits along the banks where the river continues its southward path. The landscape is heavily defined by family-named hills and glacial water features, including Tannery Pond and the northern reaches of Sebec Lake.

Evidence of local industry and infrastructure appears in the form of several gravel or sand pits, a Landing Strip south of the junction, and a Gaging Station on the river. The survey also preserves the boundaries of historic townships and plantations, such as Barnard Plt and Williams Burg, reflecting the administrative heritage of Piscataquis County. These land divisions, alongside features like Town Farm Hill, provide a detailed record of the region's rural development and land use before the turn of the 21st century.