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1933 Map of Rangeley

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Rangeley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Rangeley serves as the hub of this Maine landscape during the early 1930s, situated between the sprawling waters of Rangeley Lake and Haley Pond. The map reveals a transition in the local economy and infrastructure, notably marking several rail lines as Abandoned while highlighting the emerging recreational significance of the area. Outdoor heritage is prominent, with the Appalachian Trail and Bemis Trail winding through high peaks like Saddleback Mtn, where a Fire Tower stood watch.

Local education and small-scale settlement are documented through several rural schoolhouses, including Upper Dallas Sch, Lakeside Sch, and Greensale Sch. The geography is defined by a dense network of water bodies, from Mooselookmeguntic Lake in the west to Saddleback Lake in the east. Names like Mingo Springs and Bonney Point suggest the early development of the region's famous sporting camps and lakeside retreats.