1937 Map of Guilford

About this map

Guilford and its surrounding Maine towns are defined by the winding course of the Piscataquis River, which supported the region's industry and rail infrastructure in the 1930s. The Bangor and Aroostook RR parallels the river through Abbot Village and Sangerville, while the narrow-gauge Monson RR terminates at Monson. This survey reveals a landscape densely dotted with rural social structures, including the Abbot Village School, French Hill School, and Smart School. Family-named landmarks such as Spooners Mill and Jackman Corner illustrate the localized economy of the era. The presence of numerous small bogs and ponds, like Robinson Bog and Manhanock Pond, highlights the complex glacial drainage patterns of the area. Genealogists will find value in the precisely marked cemeteries like Storer Cemetery and Mt Pleasant Cemetery located near the town of Dexter.