1949 Map of Calais

About this map

The St Croix River serves as the international boundary on this mid-century survey, dividing Calais, Maine, from its Canadian neighbor, St Stephen, New Brunswick. The landscape is defined by the industrial and transport infrastructure of the era, with the Maine Central and Canadian Pacific railroads weaving through the riverside settlements. In addition to the urban core of Calais, the map details the smaller communities of Milltown, Baring, and Upper Mills, revealing the dense network of rail sidings and telephone lines that supported the local economy. To the southeast, the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge and Magurrewock Mtn provide a stark contrast to the developed riverfront. Notable local landmarks like the St Croix Golf Course, an Airfield near Baring, and the Calais Cemetery offer valuable reference points for genealogists and local historians tracking the community's mid-century footprint.