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1953 Map of Stockholm

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Stockholm
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Bangor and Aroostook railroad defines the industrial landscape of northern Maine in the early 1950s, cutting through heavily timbered tracts and connecting small settlements like Stockholm and Jemtland. The area's dependence on timber and rail transport is evident in the presence of specialized locations such as Dangle Mill, Collins Siding, and Martins Siding. Along the northern border, the St John River separates the United States from Canada, paralleled by the Canadian Pacific rail line.

Remote sporting camps, including Francks Camp, Martins Camp, and Swedes Camp, dot the shorelines of Long Lake and Madawaska Lake, signaling a mid-century transition toward outdoor recreation. The Stockholm Fire Tower sits atop Stockholm Mtn, overlooking a terrain carved by numerous waterways like Violette Stream and Little Black Brook. This map documents a period when northern Aroostook County maintained its frontier character while supporting active timber and rail operations.