1949 Map of Calais

About this map

The St Croix River serves as the focal point of this international boundary area, separating the city of Calais, Maine, from St Stephen, New Brunswick. This mid-century survey reveals a landscape defined by the close relationship between the two nations, connected by bridges and shared water power at Union Mills and Milltown. The industrial and transportation patterns of the late 1940s are visible through the network of the Canadian Pacific and Maine Central railroads, which linked these river towns to broader markets. On the American side, the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge preserves the wooded terrain near Magurrewock Mtn. Significant local landmarks include the St Croix Golf Course, an Airfield in Baring, and several historic burying grounds such as Calais Cemetery, providing a detailed look at the region’s development prior to major modern infrastructure changes.