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1951 Map of Columbia Falls
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1951 Map of Columbia Falls

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Columbia Falls serves as the focal point of this coastal Washington County landscape, where the Pleasant River winds through the lowlands before reaching the sea. The 1951 edition highlights the critical role of the Maine Central railroad, which links the inland Jonesboro Station to the regional commerce of the late 1940s. Moving north, the terrain transitions into the high ground of Milton Mtn and Patten Hill, overlooking a distinctive complex of peatlands including Big Heath and Marst Heath. These expansive heaths and intricate brook systems like Pecky Brook and Kaylor Brook illustrate the glacial heritage of the Down East region. The settlement pattern remains concentrated near the river crossings and rail lines, with smaller communities like Centerville and Central District providing evidence of the area's mid-century rural organization.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 27.3 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain