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1951 Map of Millinocket

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Millinocket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The West Branch Penobscot River serves as the industrial and geographic spine of this mid-century landscape, fueling the paper-mill towns of Millinocket and East Millinocket. The map reveals a transition between established settlements and the expansive timberlands to the south, including the Hopkins Academy Grant (West) and Hopkins Academy Grant (East). Transportation networks are well-defined, showing the paths of the Bangor and Aroostook and Canadian Pacific railroads, alongside the Millinocket Airport.

Hydroelectric development is evident through the series of flowages and impoundments like Dolby Pond, Ferguson Lake, and Quakish Lake. In the quieter corners of the quadrangle, smaller landmarks such as the Fiske Cem and the Bethel Ch in Medway provide points of interest for genealogists. The presence of the Penobscot Indian Reservation on islands below Nicatou Island reflects the deep cultural layers of the river, while features like Grindstone Falls and Schoodic Ridge highlight the area's prominent natural landmarks.