1969 Map of Lewiston

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The White Mountain National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, anchoring a region defined by high peaks and an intricate network of logging and transport corridors. The towering height of Mt Washington 6288 serves as a central landmark for the northern White Mountains, while major water bodies like Umbagog Lake and Rangeley Lake define the northern New England wilderness. Industrial hubs such as Lewiston, Auburn, and Berlin are linked by the vital Androscoggin River and a robust rail system including the Grand Trunk RR and Maine Central RR. This period shows the transition of the region from a purely resource-driven economy to one increasingly shaped by conservation and recreation, evidenced by numerous state-managed lands like Franconia Notch State Reservation. Smaller settlements like Colebrook and Errol mark the upper reaches of the Connecticut River, maintaining their roles as essential crossroads for local commerce and mountain travel.