1935 Map of Presque Isle

About this map

The Aroostook River and the Bangor and Aroostook railroad corridor define this mid-1930s landscape, serving as the industrial and transportation backbone for the eastern portion of the quadrangle. In Presque Isle, the presence of the Aroostook State Normal School and the State Experimental Farm signals the area's dual identity as a center for both higher education and agricultural research. Beyond the municipal centers, the landscape is punctuated by a dense network of one-room schoolhouses, such as the Morin Sch, Dudley Sch, and Grendell Sch, which reflect the decentralized rural settlement patterns of the era. To the west and south, the terrain rises toward Hedgehog Mountain and Green Mountain, while Squapan Lake dominates the southwestern corner. These more remote reaches contain specialized locations like Swanback Clearing and Huson Landing, hinting at the region's logging and recreational heritage.