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1934 Map of Springfield

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Springfield and its surrounding townships define this 1930s landscape of eastern Penobscot County, where small rural settlements are linked by Route 170 and Route 169. The era's educational infrastructure is exceptionally well-documented, with numerous country schools like Tolman Sch, White Sch, and Cole Sch serving the local farming and timber families. A network of ridges, including Tucker Ridge and Sheepskin Ridge, separates the northern agricultural clearings from the extensive water systems to the south.

The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by a complex chain of water bodies, including Upper Sysladobsis Lake and Lower Sysladobsis Lake. Landmarks such as the Fire Tower on Almanac Mtn provided critical oversight for the region's vast timberlands. Notable local sites like the Drake Place and Budge Farm reflect the established homesteads of the early 20th century, while camps such as Bayview Camp indicate the burgeoning recreational draw of Bottle Lake and Junior Lake.