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1920 Map of Winn

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Winn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

The Penobscot River serves as the central artery of this region, where the Maine Central and Canadian Pacific railroads converge to support the timber and transport economies of the early twentieth century. These rail lines follow the river’s winding course, connecting key industrial points like Winn, Lincoln, and Lincoln Center. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of water bodies, including Mattanawcook Pond and Madagascal Pond, which sit among significant elevations such as Bagley Mtn and Jefferson Mtn.

Surveyed in 1916, the map reveals a pattern of rural settlement along established thoroughfares like Burlington Road and Dundee Road. Smaller communities such as East Winn, West Winn, and Libby Corner highlight the localized social hubs that dotted the Penobscot Valley before modern highway development. The detailed topography illustrates the transition from the river's Sebonibus Rapids to the high ridges of Twambly Ridge and Moose Mtn in the south.