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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, carved by the Maine Central and Canadian Pacific railroads that parallel its banks. These rail lines connected the timber and milling centers of Winn, Lincoln, and Lincoln Center during a period of significant industrial activity. The map reveals a landscape defined by an intricate network of water bodies, including Mattanawcook Pond and Mattakeunk Pond, which were vital to the local economy and settlement patterns.

Upland from the river, the terrain rises toward several prominent peaks such as Bagley Mtn, Jefferson Mtn, and Lookout Mtn. Small settlements and agricultural junctions like Lee and Libby Corner are linked by established routes such as Springfield Road and Burlington Road. This survey documents the transition from the river-dependent transport of the Sebonibus Rapids era to the rail-dominated logistics that shaped Penobscot County in the early twentieth century.