The Machias River and Chandler River converge toward the coast in this detailed study of eastern Maine. The village of Whitneyville sits at a narrow point on the Machias, while Jonesboro occupies the crossing of the Chandler further south. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent rises and ridges, from the curiously named Mount Misery and Kilton Mountain to the sharp Porcupine Ledges. This era shows a community balanced between traditional river-oriented settlements and modern infrastructure like the Drisko Airport. Coastal features including Great Cove and Look Head mark the southern reach of the quadrangle, illustrating the complex shoreline of Washington County. Local travel is facilitated by a network of named ways such as Roque Bluffs Rd and Old Route 1, connecting inland hills to the sea.
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1918 · Machias
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Columbia Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Columbia Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Columbia Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Machias
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Wesley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Gardner Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Columbia Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Wesley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Gardner Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500