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1984 Map of Presque Isle

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Presque Isle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Presque Isle serves as the focal point of this 1980s-era study, situated at the confluence of the Aroostook River and Presque Isle Stream. The landscape is a hub of regional education and agriculture, anchored by the University of Maine at Presque Isle and the Aroostook Farm Agricultural Experiment Station. The town's layout reflects its dual identity as an aviation and transit center, featuring the Northern Maine Regional Airport and the Bangor And Aroostook railroad line running through Presque Isle Junction.

Outlying settlements like Park Siding, Rands, and Spragueville dot the neighboring townships of Mapleton and Chapman. Local history is preserved in landmarks such as State Road Church and the Johnson Cemetery, while recreational areas like Arnold Brook Lake and Mantle Lake Park offer insight into the town's community spaces. The topography is defined by prominent rises like Griffin Ridge and Hobart Hill, which overlook the surrounding brooks and valleys.