1928 Map of Stratton

About this map

Stratton and Eustis serve as the primary gateways to this mountainous corner of Franklin County, where the North Branch Dead River and South Branch Dead River meet. The landscape is dominated by the massive ridge of Bigelow Mountain and the prominent peaks of Sugarloaf Mtn and Crocker Mtn. This specific record captures a transitional period for the local geography; while the original survey was conducted in the late 1920s, it includes 1950s updates showing Flagstaff Lake and Flagstaff Pond. This indicates the dramatic change in the valley as the Dead River was impounded, a major event for genealogists tracing families from the former Flagstaff Plantation. Remote outposts like Morgan Farm and Morgan Camp provide insight into the area's historical reliance on logging and early recreation, while the Coplin Sch marks the social center for residents of Coplin Plantation.