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1960 Map of Presque Isle

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Presque Isle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Presque Isle serves as the focal point of this northern Maine survey, which encompasses the vast timberlands and river systems of the mid-twentieth century. The landscape is defined by the extensive operations of the Bangor and Aroostook railroad, which connected remote logging outposts and agricultural centers like Washburn and Ashland to the broader regional economy. Notable for the era, the presence of Presque Isle AFB highlights the strategic importance of this border region during the Cold War.

To the west, the wilderness character of the North Maine Woods is evident through an intricate network of waterways including the Allagash River and Chamberlain Lake. This region features several established conservation and recreation areas, such as the northern reaches of Baxter State Park and the Gero Island State Game Refuge. From the peaks of Mount Chase to the remote settlements of Seven Islands and Oxbow, the map documents a transition between organized townships and the unorganized territories of the deep woods.