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1941 Map of Wesley

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Wesley and Northfield anchor this rural Maine landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of waterways and glacial terrain features in the early 1940s. The Machias River winds through the southwestern quadrant, punctuated by points such as Wigwam Rapids and Stinking Jam Rapids. This era shows a community reliant on river and road connections, with the noted Air Line road cutting through the heart of the territory. Local education is centered at the Lower Wesley Sch and Northfield Sch, while the presence of a Fire Tower near The Pines highlights the importance of timber management and fire lookout systems in the Washington County woods. From the Joe Hanscom Heath to the Sam Hill Barrens, the map preserves the exact locations of family-named landmarks like Smith Landing and Rivers End before modern development shifted the local footprint.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1941
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain