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1957 Map of Lincoln

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Lincoln
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Lincoln and Howland anchor this mid-century portrait of the Penobscot River valley, where the water and rail lines defined the regional economy. The Maine Central and Canadian Pacific railroads trace the riverbanks, connecting industrial points and small settlements like South Lincoln and West Enfield. The landscape is dominated by complex water systems, from the expansive South Branch Lake and Mattamiscontis Lake to the bog-heavy terrain of Keene Bog and Stinking Bog.

Remote outposts and mountain landmarks provide significant detail for local historians, including the Mattamiscontis Club Camp and the high point of Mattamiscontis Mtn. The map also delineates the islands of the Penobscot Indian Reservation and various family-named features such as Nason Point and Herman Point. This survey, revised in 1957, documents the transition of the northern Maine woods as logging infrastructure and sporting camps existed alongside established river towns.