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1930 Map of St Francis

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of St Francis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1930
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

The St John River forms a winding international boundary in this 1930 survey, separating Aroostook County from New Brunswick. The settlement of St Francis serves as a focal point where the Bangor and Aroostook RR terminates, supporting a timber-driven economy evidenced by Wheelock Mill and Michaud Mill. The interior is characterized by a dense network of logging camps and family-named landmarks, such as Saucier Camp and Jones Camp, nestled among a complex system of waterways including the Little Black River and the string of First, Second, Third, and Fourth Lake.

Social life in the St Francis Plantation is anchored by community institutions like St John Ch and a series of rural schoolhouses, including Lincoln Sch, McKinley Sch, and Roosevelt Sch. The terrain is marked by significant river features like Rankin Rapids and Cross Rock Rapids, which influenced early navigation and settlement patterns along the border. Road access at this time was primarily defined by Highway No 161, which parallels the river and the railroad line.