1985 Map of Oakfield

About this map

Smyrna Mills and Island Falls serve as focal points for the river and rail infrastructure of southern Aroostook County during the mid-1980s. The Bangor and Aroostook railroad defines the transportation corridor through Oakfield, connecting smaller settlements like Smyrna Center and Ludlow to the wider region. To the west, the landscape shifts toward the preserved wilderness of Baxter State Park, where the peaks of The Traveler and South Traveler Mtn overlook a complex network of glacial water bodies including Grand Lake Matagamon Lake. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural and logging hubs along the Mattawamkeag River to the unorganized townships of the North Woods, marked by surveyor designations like T 8 R 6 Wels. This era shows the developed highway system, including Interstate 95, beginning to supersede the older rural routes like Halls Corner and Batesville in regional importance.