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1954 Map of Calais

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Calais
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The St. Croix River serves as the international boundary and central artery for this mid-century cross-border region, anchoring the industrial and residential centers of Calais and Milltown. The landscape reveals a complex network of river-dependent settlements, from the cluster of buildings at Union Mills to the inland tracks of the Canadian Pacific railroad. The waterway is defined by its rocky character, noted by features like Bailey Rips and the various islands such as Sawdust Island and McKeesick Island that dot the channel.

South of the urban core, the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge preserves the marshes around Magurrewock Stream, contrasting with the active utility of the Airfield in Baring. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific landmarks such as the Calais Cemetery and various family-named sites like Pratt Point and Campbells Siding, which reflect the localized settlement patterns of Washington County during this era.