1949 Map of Pembroke

About this map

The Maine Central RR cuts through the coastal forest of Washington County, linking the rail junction at Ayers Junction to the waterfront settlements of Dennysville and Pembroke. This coastal landscape is defined by its deep saltwater inlets and tidal necks, most notably Leighton Neck and Hersey Neck, which stretch into Dennys Bay. The mapping of the Pennamaquan River and the Dennys River reveals a post-war economy still closely tied to the water, while the southern reaches of the map include the protected grounds of the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. Researchers can find fine-scale details of local infrastructure, from the Ayers PO and Dennysville Station to the Preston Sch and several family burying grounds, such as Hillside Cem and Morang Cem.