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1933 Map of Fort Fairfield

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Fort Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Fort Fairfield and Caribou anchor this detailed study of the potato-growing heartland along the International Boundary in the 1930s. The landscape is defined by the winding Aroostook River, which served as a primary artery for both industrial and agricultural development. The intricate network of rural life is captured through dozens of family-named schools and corners, such as Lyndon Center Sch and Cote Corner, illustrating a densely settled farming community before the mid-century consolidation of rural districts.

Industrial infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Grimes Mill on the river and the dual presence of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. These rail lines facilitated the movement of timber and crops through junctions like East Lyndon and Goodwin. Along the eastern margin, the Maine-New Brunswick border is clearly delineated, showing the close proximity of settlements like Maine to the Canadian line.