1975 Map of Van Buren SE, 1981 Print
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1975 Map of Van Buren SE

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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The St John River carves a deep, dark path through the northern landscape of Aroostook County, serving as the international dividing line between the Canada United States border. This orthophotoquad, derived from 1975 aerial photography, reveals the stark contrast between the dense, undeveloped woodlands and the linear patterns of agricultural fields that hug the riverbanks. The settlement of Hamlin sits along this corridor, where the land-use patterns reflect a long history of river-based commerce and farming. On the eastern shore, the boundary between New Brunswick Maine is clearly visible in the transition of field shapes and forest density. This visual record captures the rural character of the borderlands during the mid-1970s, providing a clear view of the roads and farmsteads that defined life in this northern reach of the St. John Valley.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 27.4 inches

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