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1932 Map of Calais

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Calais
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The St Croix River defines the international boundary between Maine and New Brunswick, serving as the industrial and transport artery for the region during the early 1930s. The Maine Central Railroad tracks parallel the water, connecting settlements like Milltown and Calais with the paper-milling operations at Woodland. This river-and-rail corridor supported a timber-driven economy that bridged the United States and Canada.

Further west, the landscape shifts toward the expansive waters of Meddybemps Lake, dotted with features like Masters Island and Long Point. The surrounding townships of Baring, Alexander, and Charlotte reveal a more rural character, marked by small community landmarks such as the North Union Sch and Damon Sch. The presence of the vast Meddybemps Heath south of the lake highlights the varied wetland and upland terrain that historically challenged and shaped local settlement patterns.