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1943 Map of Gardner Lake

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Gardner Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Marion and Jacksonville stand as central points in this Washington County landscape, which is defined by a complex network of waterways including the expansive Cathance Lake and the winding Dennys River. The presence of the Maine Central railroad corridor indicates the era's reliance on rail transport for moving timber and goods between local settlements and larger hubs. Numerous small schools such as Gardner Lake Sch and Smith Ridge Sch reflect a distributed rural population tied to the land and its resources.

Industrial and recreational activities are evident through features like the Gilman Dam and the MIT Camp on the shores of Gardner Lake. The terrain is characterized by large heaths and points of elevation like Porcupine Mtn and Cooper Hill, the latter capped with a firetower. The eastern edge of the map encompasses a portion of the Moosehorn Wildlife Refuge, highlighting early conservation efforts in the Maine woods.