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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

Aroostook County and its neighbors in Northern Maine are defined here by a transition from the agricultural and timber hubs of the east to the deep wilderness of the northern woods. The map showcases a landscape of interconnected waterways, where the Allagash River flows past Allagash Falls and the Allagash Mountain range. To the south, the protected lands of Baxter State Park contain peaks like Mount Chase and Traveler Mountain, while the eastern border with Canada is dotted with established settlements such as Washburn, Mapleton, and the regional center of Presque Isle.

Military readiness is a dominant theme of the Cold War era on this sheet, evidenced by the strategic presence of Loring Air Force Base and Presque Isle Air Force Base. Transportation networks supporting the local economy are clearly visible, from the Bangor and Aroostook RR connecting logging and farming towns to the early routes of U.S. 1 and Me. 11. Historical pockets like New Sweden and St Adalbert highlight the varied cultural heritage of this borderland region.