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1928 Map of Eagle Lake

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Eagle Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The St John River forms a winding international boundary at the northern edge of this Aroostook County landscape, where the Bangor and Aroostook railroad connects riverside outposts like Savage and Wheelock. Further south, the community of Eagle Lake sits at the junction of rail and water, serving as a hub for the region's timber and agricultural interests. The landscape is dotted with named settlements such as Michigan Settlement and Violette Settlement, reflecting the French-Acadian heritage and localized kinship patterns of the Maine woods in the late 1920s.

Industrial and social life is anchored by a dense network of country schools, including Shakespeare Sch and Roosevelt Sch, alongside vital infrastructure like Labby Michaud PO and the Plourde Mill. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of numerous seasonal camps and family landmarks, from Carter Brook Camp to Gagnon Sugar Camp, which speak to the deep-rooted tradition of working the forest for maple syrup and lumber.