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1950 Map of Sebec Lake

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Sebec Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The town of Monson serves as a gateway to the Maine woods in this mid-century survey, showing a landscape defined by both industrial extraction and wilderness recreation. The southwestern corner is dotted with slate extraction sites like Hillside Quarry and Farm Quarry No 1, alongside the Monson Cem and Hillside Cem. Moving northeast, the Canadian Pacific RR cuts across the center of the map, skirting the northern shore of Lake Onawa and passing through the small community of Bodfish.

Deep in the backcountry of Elliottsville, the Appalachian Trail winds through the mountains, passing notable landmarks like The Hermitage and Barren Mountain. The settlement of Willimantic stands near the head of Sebec Lake, where several landings like Earley Landing and Packard Landing suggest the importance of water access for local travel and commerce. The presence of the Sprague Sch and various depot camps, including St Regis Depot Camp, reflects a sparsely populated region balanced between timber operations and emerging seasonal tourism.