1966 Map of Sherbrooke

About this map

Sherbrooke serves as the industrial and transport hub for the Eastern Townships of Quebec, where the Rivière St-François meets the Rivière Magog. This international survey traces the rugged boundary between Canada and the United States, following the heights of land from the Stoke Mountains across to Bigelow Mountain in Maine. The map reveals a landscape defined by its timber and mineral resources, notably at Asbestos and around Lac Mégantic. Rail connectivity is dense across the border region, with the Canadian Pacific, Quebec Central, and Canadian National lines weaving through valley settlements like Lennoxville and Coaticook. The Maine wilderness to the southeast is dominated by the Moose River drainage and the extensive waters of Flagstaff Lake, showing the region's character as it transitioned from an era of river-driven logging to one of hydroelectric development and early recreational tourism.