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1954 Map of Howe Brook

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Howe Brook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Remote logging and hunting outposts define this stretch of Aroostook County, where the Bangor and Aroostook railroad follows the edge of St Croix Lake and Howe Brook. Small settlements and isolated camps like Little Canada, Weeksboro, and Saunders represent the sparse human footprint in a landscape dominated by timber and water. The terrain is marked by significant peaks such as Number Nine Mtn and Howe Brook Mtn, which provided high ground for fire protection and navigation through the dense forests.

The map reveals a network of old transport routes, including the Tote Road and the Carlisle Road, connecting various logging sites like Old Klondike Camp and Broads Camp. The drainage patterns of the West Branch Presque Isle Stream and Brandy Brook illustrate the vital role of these waterways in the region's historical wilderness economy. This survey documents the area before more modern development reached these northern woods.