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1921 Map of Columbia Falls

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Columbia Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The coastal economy of Washington County, Maine, is intricately detailed in this survey, showcasing a landscape defined by its connection to the sea and the Maine Central railroad. Along the ragged Atlantic coastline, the maritime centers of Jonesport and Beals sit near the Moosabec Reach, while inland settlements like Columbia Falls and Whitneyville occupy the banks of the Machias River and Pleasant River. The map reveals a dense network of local education and family landmarks, including the White School, Monsapec School, and the Batson School.

From the Big Falls Dam on the Machias River to the complex islands of Englishman Bay, including Roque Island and Moose Island, the topography captures the transition from tidal estuaries to the forested ridges of Seward Ridge and Oak Hill. For those researching local history, the inclusion of smaller hamlets like Tibbetts town and Tracy Corners provides a granular view of Downeast Maine's early 20th-century settlement patterns.