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1977 Map of Kingfield

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Kingfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Kingfield serves as the focal point of this 1970s orthophotoquad, situated at the confluence of the Carrabassett River and the West Branch. The aerial imagery reveals the precise layout of the town's streets and building footprints during a period of transition in the Maine woods. West of the primary settlement, the small clearing at Soule Mill along Soule Mill Stream points to the area's timber and milling heritage, showing how industry was historically sited near essential water power.

The surrounding terrain is heavily forested, defined by the deep valleys of Luce Brook and Valley Br. This orthophotograph provides a clear view of land-use patterns, from the density of the village center to the patchwork of logging roads and forest management that stretches toward the mountains. It captures the intersection of natural waterways and human development just before the technological shifts of the late 20th century.