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1955 Map of Bucksport

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Bucksport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Penobscot River serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, dividing the landscape between Waldo and Hancock counties. The maritime and military history of the region is anchored by Fort Knox at the narrows near Prospect Ferry, overlooking the northern tip of Verona Island. This era captures a river-and-rail economy in transition, where the Maine Central RR and Bangor and Aroostook RR parallel the water, connecting established river towns like Winterport and Hampden to the interior.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain rises into prominent peaks such as Mt Waldo and Hedgehog Mtn, while the western portion of the map is dotted with rural crossroads like Ellingwood Corner and Nealeys Corner. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous burial sites, including Oak Hill Cem and Wiswell Cem, alongside small rural schoolhouses like Lane Sch and Ward Sch. The diverse water network spans from the tidal reaches of the Orland River to the inland waters of Swan Lake.