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1949 Map of Rangeley

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Rangeley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Rangeley serves as the focal point for this 1949 revision, situated along the northeastern shore of Rangeley Lake. The settlement is defined by its lakeside orientation, with City Cove and nearby Haines Point marking the transition into the dense woods and high peaks of Franklin County. The landscape is notably dotted with remote schools and seasonal landmarks, such as Greenvale Sch and the resort character of Mingo Springs.

High-elevation geography dominates the southern and eastern portions of the map, where the Appalachian Trail traverses the ridgeline past a Fire Tower on Saddleback Mtn. The region's hydrography is particularly complex, featuring a network of isolated water bodies like Sabbath Day Pond and Tumbledown Pond. In the south, the village of Houghton sits along the Swift River, illustrating the small valley communities that supported the timber and outdoor economies of mid-century Maine.