1932 Map of Frenchville

About this map

The St Johns River forms a natural international boundary between Maine and New Brunswick in this 1932 topographic study, where the Bangor And Aroostook railroad tracks mirror the river’s course. This area of northern Aroostook County is characterized by a dense network of local schools, ranging from the Roosevelt Sch to School No 17, suggesting a well-populated rural landscape tied to the river valley and timber interests. The rail infrastructure is prominent, featuring several transport hubs including Pelletier Siding, Fournier Sta, and Cleveland Siding. Inland from the river, the terrain rises toward peaks like Cyr Mtn and Morin Mtn, while water bodies such as Long Lake and Brishlotte Lake punctuate the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Settlements like Frenchville and Madawaska serve as primary anchors for a region defined by its close proximity to the Canadian border and its reliance on the railroad for connecting disparate farmsteads and logging outposts.