1951 Map of Van Buren

About this map

The St John River defines the international boundary between Maine and New Brunswick in this 1951 revision of a 1931 survey. The settlement of Van Buren and the nearby village of Keegan serve as the primary hubs of activity, linked by the Bangor and Aroostook RR as it parallels the riverbank. This map reveals a landscape shaped by both industry and isolation, where transport is concentrated along the river corridor while the interior of Connor and Caswell remains a dense network of water bodies and marshlands. Cultural landmarks such as the St Joseph Ch in Hamlin and the Bernier Sch to the south reflect the community fabric of the early 1950s. The topography is dominated by numerous small lakes and brooks, including Big Black Brook Lake and Gerard Pond, illustrating the complex drainage of the northern Maine woods.