{"product_id":"old-map-of-greenville-maine-by-usgs-1951-moosehead-lake-monson-wilson-pond","title":"Old Map of Greenville, Maine by USGS, 1951 – Moosehead Lake, Monson \u0026 Wilson Pond","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitled “Greenville Quadrangle,” this US Geological Survey topographic map presents the highland country of Piscataquis County, Maine, as surveyed in 1951 and published with a 1979 imprint. Centered on the town of Greenville, it captures a landscape poised between settlement and wilderness, where roads, streams, ponds, ridges, and forests form a dense geographical portrait of the Moosehead Lake region. At a scale of 1:62,500, the map offers a richly legible view of mid-20th-century land use and terrain, recording the area before later decades of development, conservation planning, and recreational expansion altered parts of the region. Its subtle color shading and precise contour work give the sheet both scientific authority and visual elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreenville occupies a commanding position on the southern shore of Moosehead Lake, one of Maine’s defining natural landmarks and the largest lake in the state. The map shows the town not merely as a settlement, but as a gateway into a vast interior of water, timber, and mountains. Nearby communities such as Shirley, Blanchard, and Monson appear within a wider network of roads and waterways, suggesting the practical geography of rural Maine in the mid-20th century. Wilson Pond, Lower Wilson Pond, Long Pond, Marshall Pond, Hurd Pond, and Harris Pond punctuate the terrain, their varied shapes and shorelines emphasizing the glacially carved character of this northern New England landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map’s topographic detail is especially compelling in its depiction of elevation and relief. Bald Mountain rises among the surrounding hills, its contours revealing the steepness and form of the land with the clarity for which USGS mapping is renowned. The Southeast Piscataquis River and Northeast Piscataquis River, along with Big Wilson Stream and Little Wilson Stream, trace vital corridors through the quadrangle, linking high ground, forested valleys, and low-lying waters. These waterways were historically important to logging, travel, and local industry, and they remain central to the region’s ecological identity. The green tonal language of the map reinforces the impression of a richly wooded, resource-laden landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States Geological Survey, established in 1879, became the nation’s great cartographic authority for understanding terrain, water, mineral resources, and the physical structure of the American landscape. Maps such as “Greenville Quadrangle” exemplify its disciplined approach: scientifically rigorous, standardized, and designed to serve engineers, planners, foresters, geologists, and outdoor travelers alike. The contour lines, hydrographic detail, place names, and landform representation together create a document that is both practical and historical. In this map, the USGS records not only where things were, but how the landscape functioned—how ridges shaped settlement, how streams organized movement, and how lakes anchored human activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical view of the Moosehead Lake region, the map evokes Maine’s enduring relationship with wilderness, working forests, and outdoor recreation. Greenville’s proximity to broad waters, mountain slopes, and remote ponds made it a natural center for sporting camps, fishing, hunting, boating, and access to the North Woods. The quadrangle preserves a moment when traditional land uses, especially forestry and small-town rural life, coexisted with a growing appreciation for conservation and recreation. Its intricate topography invites close study: each contour, stream bend, and pond margin contributes to a layered portrait of place. The result is a refined cartographic record of one of Maine’s most atmospheric landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShirley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanchard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoosehead Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilson Pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Wilson Pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoutheast Piscataquis River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNortheast Piscataquis River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBald Mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Wilson Stream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle Wilson Stream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarshall Pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHurd Pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarris Pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the US Geological Survey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical 1:62,500 topographical map of Greenville, Maine, and the surrounding area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated 1951 with a 1979 imprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe US Geological Survey has provided topographical and natural resource mapping since its establishment in 1879.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses subtle color shading to represent varying elevations and landforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes contour lines showing topographic features typical of USGS maps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplays mountainous terrain, forested regions, lakes, rivers, and ponds characteristic of the Maine landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects mid-20th-century land use patterns and natural features of the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisually emphasizes lush topography with vibrant green hues and clearly delineated contour lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). 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