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1928 Map of Eagle Lake

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Eagle Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The St John River forms the international boundary with Canada in this northern Aroostook County landscape, where the Bangor and Aroostook railroad follows the water's edge. This 1928 survey captures the region's dense network of rural schoolhouses and ethnic settlements, reflecting the French-Acadian heritage of the valley. Significant community hubs like Fort Kent Mills and Eagle Lake are anchored by timber and rail, while smaller pockets such as Violette Settlement and Belanger Settlement dot the interior.

The presence of many specialized schools, from the St Johns Sch to the Shakespeare Sch, indicates a highly organized rural society before the consolidation of the mid-20th century. Numerous mills, including Plourde Mill and the Burnt Mill, alongside landmarks like Austins Dam and the Fish Screen, underscore an economy deeply tied to the Fish River drainage system. From the Wheelock Siding in the northwest to the many points along the lake like Browns Pt, the map traces the early development of Maine's northernmost frontier.