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1948 Map of Whitneyville

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Whitneyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Maine Central railroad cuts a definitive line across this coastal Maine landscape, connecting the village of Whitneyville on the Machias River to the settlement of Jonesboro further south. The area is defined by a dense network of water bodies and marshlands, often labeled as Heath, which flank the winding course of the Chandler River. These wetlands provide a stark contrast to the surrounding elevations like Hemlock Hill, Cottontail Hill, and the aptly named Mt Misery.

Maritime influences are evident along the southern reaches of the map, where the Chandler River opens into tidal waters near Roque Bluffs. Names like Tide Mill Creek and Bobs Cove suggest a history of coastal industry and navigation. Rural life is anchored by landmarks such as the White School and the small cluster of buildings at Gilman Hill, reflecting the scattered settlement patterns of Washington County during the mid-twentieth century.