1978 Map of Lagrange

About this map

Lagrange and Medford Center appear as distinct clearings in the heavily forested interior of Penobscot County in the late 1970s. This orthophotograph, derived from aerial imagery, emphasizes the dense vegetation and drainage patterns typical of the Maine woods. Waterways such as Hemlock, Birch, and Dead cut through the terrain, while the East Branch Birch Stream winds through the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. The imagery highlights the contrast between the concentrated settlements and the expansive timberlands, showing the grid-like road structures around Lagrange alongside the natural meandering paths of Stream. For the researcher, the map captures a specific moment in the land-use history of these rural communities before modern developments changed the visible forest canopy.