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1989 Map of Crystal

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Crystal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Island Falls and the settlement of Crystal anchor this late-1980s landscape in southern Aroostook County, defined by a complex network of streams and expansive wetlands. The terrain is marked by significant hydrological features, including the W Br Mattawamkeag River in the northeast and the large Thousand Acre Bog to the west. Central to the map is the elevated Golden Ridge, which stands between the drainages of Caldwell Brook and Cold Brook.

Evidence of local industry and community infrastructure appears through the inclusion of a Gravel Pit near Macwahoc Lake and a Cem located near the town of Crystal. The map also delineates historical survey boundaries, such as the Monument Line and the township division of T 3 R 4 Wels, providing important spatial context for researchers studying the geographic layout of these Maine townships before recent development.