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1960 Map of Winn

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Winn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Penobscot River serves as the central artery for this Penobscot County landscape, defining the boundaries between the townships of Chester, Woodville, and Winn. All river islands, including Snow Island and the Brown Islands, are identified as part of the Penobscot Indian Reservation, marking a significant land-use pattern within the river's Five Island Rapids and Sebonibus Rapids.

Rail infrastructure dominated the local economy during this era, with the Canadian Pacific and Maine Central lines following the river's course through settlements like Winn and Lincoln Center. Local civic life is anchored by rural landmarks such as Marianne Sch and South Winn Cem. The interior is defined by a complex network of water bodies, including Cambolasse Pond and Mattakeunk Pond, alongside peaks such as Rollins Mtn and Jefferson Mtn.