1963 Map of Jackman

About this map

The borderlands of the United States and Canada define this region, where the northern Maine woods meet the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Industrial nodes like Asbestos and the regional center of Sherbrooke contrast with the dense network of lakes and rivers that historically drove the timber economy. The Canadian Pacific Railway and Quebec Central Railway cut through the terrain, connecting settlements such as Megantic and Jackman. This trans-border landscape is shaped by the upper reaches of the Chaudiere River and the Kennebec River, showing the importance of these waterways for early industry and transport. From the heights of Bigelow Mountain to the sprawling Flagstaff Lake, the map documents a territory defined by its natural resources and the international line that bisects its hills.