1932 Map of Great Pond

About this map

Amherst and Aurora anchor this detailed study of the Maine interior, situated along the historic corridor that includes the Airline Road. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology and glacial features, notably the prominent ridge known as Horseback which runs alongside Sunkhaze Stream. This area, encompassing parts of Hancock Co and Penobscot Co, reveals a 1930s pattern of rural life centered around local hubs like North Mariaville and Archers Corners. The distribution of timber and water resources is evident through numerous camps such as Bragg Camp and BP Camp, while the educational infrastructure of the period is meticulously documented through remote locations like the Monticello Sch and Longfellow Sch. Large water bodies including Great Pond, Graham Lake, and Long Pond suggest a region shaped by both its natural drainage and its importance to local industry and transport.