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1948 Map of Bucksport

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Bucksport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Penobscot River serves as the central artery for this late 1940s landscape, where the maritime and industrial heritage of the Waldo and Hancock county border is clearly visible. The strategic importance of the river narrows is anchored by Fort Knox, standing opposite the town of Bucksport. This area highlights the transition from riverfront commerce to the inland agricultural and granite industries, evidenced by a large Quarry near Mt Waldo and the rail connections of the Bangor and Aroostook RR.

Family history is well-preserved through numerous rural schools like Lane Sch and Ward Sch, and scattered burial grounds including Pine Hill Cem and Wiswell Cem. The map documents established communities from Hampden Highlands to Winterport, while the winding Marsh River and large bodies of water like Swan Lake define the western terrain. The presence of Prospect Ferry and Verona Island illustrates the historical transit patterns before modern bridge networks fully dominated the Penobscot corridor.