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1920 Map of Winn

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Winn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Penobscot River serves as the central artery for this Penobscot County landscape, defining the industrial and transit corridor for the towns of Winn, Chester, and Lincoln. During this era of early 20th-century development, the region relied heavily on the competing rail lines of the Canadian Pacific and Maine Central, which trace the riverbanks through West Winn and North Lincoln.

Beyond the river valley, the terrain transitions into a dense network of glacial ponds and interior peaks. Local landmarks like Jefferson Mtn and Lockout Mtn overlook a complex water system including Mattakeunk Pond and the extensive Madagascal Pond. The map preserves the locations of early 20th-century crossroads like Libby Corner and follows the original routes of the Burlington Road and Back Road, providing a detailed record of the rural infrastructure connecting these timber and mill communities.