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1930 Map of Vanceboro

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of Vanceboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The international boundary between New Brunswick and the United States defines the character of this 1930 survey. At the heart of the region, Vanceboro stands as a vital rail hub where the Maine Central railroad crosses the border into Canada. This landscape is a complex network of glacial waterways, dominated by the expansive Chiputneticook Lakes and the winding St Croix River.

Detailed topographical work by Olinus Smith reveals the intricate river features essential for navigation and local industry, including numerous named rapids such as Mile Rips, Elbow Rips, and Tunnel Rips. Landmarks like Coldwater Tavern and Ice House Pt indicate a history of transit and seasonal commerce along the water's edge, while the distinct ridge known as Horseback and the heights of Sussie Hill provide a clear view of the timber-rich terrain of eastern Washington County.