1935 Map of Frenchville

About this map

ST John River forms a natural international border in this northern Maine landscape, where agricultural life and rail transport define the borderland during the mid-1930s. The Bangor And Aroostook railroad parallels the river's winding path, connecting riverfront hubs like Frenchville and Madawaska to important freight points such as Pelletier Siding and Cleveland Siding. Numerous numbered and named schoolhouses, including Roosevelt Sch and Washington Sch, are scattered throughout the hills, reflecting a period of localized rural education before modern consolidation. The terrain is characterized by prominent heights like Lake Mtn and Cyr Mtn, with a network of brooks such as Daigle Brook and Ouellette Brook draining toward Long Lake and the St. John valley. This survey provides a clear view of the St. John Valley's French-Acadian heritage through local landmarks like St Luce Sta and Dionne Corner.