1949 Map of Schoodic

About this map

The Piscataquis and Penobscot county line cuts through a landscape defined by expansive water bodies and the heavy infrastructure of the north woods in the late 1940s. The industrial character of the region is evident in the convergence of two major rail lines: the Canadian Pacific and the Bangor and Aroostook, which serviced timber interests and local hubs like Milo and Medford. Large lakes, including Schoodic Lake and Seboeis Lake, are dotted with remote camps and landings such as Packards and Knights Landing, indicating a dual identity of commercial logging and seasonal recreation.