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1983 Map of Dover-Foxcroft

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Dover-Foxcroft
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Piscataquis River anchors this 1980s landscape, flowing through the heart of Dover-Foxcroft and dividing the historic township boundaries. This survey records a classic Maine industrial and agricultural corridor during a period of transition, where the Maine Central railroad line parallels the river, connecting the main village to outlying hamlets like East Dover. The settlement pattern follows the waterway and old carriage routes, including Steadmans Landing Road and Parson Landing Road, reflecting the area's long-standing reliance on river access.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several burial grounds, including Lee Cem, Foss Cem, and McAllister Cem. The map identifies key civic landmarks such as Foxcroft Academy and the Charles A Chase Jr Memorial Field, alongside vanished industrial sidings like Hanson Siding Road. From the heights of Bear Hill to the wetlands surrounding Garland Pond, the topography illustrates the varied terrain of Piscataquis County.