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1941 Map of Columbia Falls

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Columbia Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Maine Central Railroad cuts a sharp horizontal line across this Down East landscape, serving the community at Jonesboro Sta and the village of Columbia Falls. This 1941 revision of early 20th-century surveys reveals a coastal economy defined by tidal rivers and sheltered harbors. The intricate coastline is dotted with numerous local schools serving isolated settlements, including the Monsapec Sch, Flyingplace Sch, and Cape Split Sch.

Maritime activity centers around the Moosabec Reach, separating the mainland from Great Wass Island. The map records specific family landmarks and small clusters like Tibbettsown, Tracy Corners, and The Highlands. From the heights of Milton Mtn to the seafaring hubs of Jonesport and Beals, the topography illustrates the transition from the forested interior of Township No 19 to the complex island chains of Englishman Bay and Roque Island Harbor.