1954 Map of Presque Isle

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Aroostook River drainage defines this vast North Woods landscape, where logging and transit hubs like Presque Isle and Ashland anchor a network of remote settlements and timber-rich terrain. The map captures the region during a period of transition, showing the extensive Bangor and Aroostook and Canadian Pacific rail lines that once fueled the area's timber and potato industries. To the south, the massive preserve of Baxter State Park includes prominent peaks like Traveler Mountain and Wasataquoik Mountain, indicating the shift toward conservation and recreation in the mid-20th century.