1955 Map of Round Pond

About this map

The St John River and the Allagash River converge within this wilderness landscape of Northern Maine during the mid-1950s. This territory is characterized by its network of watercourses and seasonal outposts, highlighting the region's historical reliance on river travel and timber management. Isolated facilities such as the Immigration Service Camp and a Forest Service Cabin near the Big Black Rapids indicate the active management of the international border and natural resources. In the south, the Allagash River flows through Round Pond, passing a Game Warden Camp and a Forest Service Camp near the mouth of Henderson Bk. The map captures the intricate drainage patterns of the Aroostook woods, from the slopes of Musquacook Mtn to the many brooks like McKinnon Brook and Savage Brook that feed the primary river systems.