1932 Map of Stratton

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Bigelow Mountain dominates the landscape of this 1932 Maine survey, its high peaks like Cranberry Peak and The Horns rising above a network of northern plantations and logging camps. The river-and-lake system of the era is preserved here before major mid-century hydroelectric changes, showing the original footprint of Flagstaff Pond and the winding course of the Dead River. Settlement is concentrated along the river valleys and ridges, where Eustis and the surrounding plantations like Flagstaff Plantation and Coplin Plantation supported a rural economy of farming and forestry. Significant local landmarks for genealogists and historians include the Browns Sch and Coplin Sch, as well as named camps like Morgan Camp and Skunk Brook Camp that reflect the region's long history as a destination for woodcraft and seasonal work. The survey also captures early peaks of modern recreation, including the Stratton Trail and summits like Sugarloaf Mtn and Crocker Mtn.