A description of principal highway routes, together with an alphabetical gazetteer of towns and place names in the State of Maine, including notes of interest on each, plus outstanding places to stop, eat and shop. A classified index of advertisers will be found on the next six pages. It should be remembered that in Maine, as in most of New England, "town" is geographically a "township", averaging some 36 square miles. Thus several village or town centers may be included in named "town." Most such village centers, usually highway junctions, relate to the name of the town, but with the prefixes North, South, East, or West. In most such cases notation is made under the name of the Town itself. Village centers with names different from the town are separately listed. It is assumed that motorists will be using any standard highway map of the State of Maine. The purpose of this booklet is purely informative, with the hope that its use will make for interesting and enjoyable trips through the State of Maine.
A newspaper editor upon returning home after recently visiting Maine wrote the following in his paper: "It was hard for us to leave Maine and all of its beauty and charm. Booth Tarkington has written: 'To my mind: 'Maine is the most beautiful state we have in this country, but even more appealing is its homeliness. It is easier for a stranger to feel at home in Maine than in almost any other place I ever knew. That is perhaps the reason why so many visitors cease to be visitors and get to think of Maine as home.' We had begun to feel what that great author felt as he penned those words. Some day we are going back to that state of 2,500 lakes and 5,147 rivers and streams; the state where the clouds sleep amid the spruce on the hill-tops; the state where the mountains meet the sea; where artists and authors capture the inspiration of the magnificent scenery and thrill the world. Maine, what a priceless collection of memories of fine people and scenic beauty we took with us as we left the state!"
Great natural beauty, an amazing diversity of scenery, a wide range of vacational activities, an ideal climate, boundless hospitality these are the things of which Maine is made. That is why Maine, to those who have visited it, remains always in fond memory as, "The Land of Remembered Vacations."
From shimmering white sea sand of gently sloping beach to the rugged crest of inland mountain; from placid lake waters to restless waves beating some off shore reef on the Atlantic; from sturdy outline of pine and spruce to the delicate tracery of birch, poplar or elm; from romantic forest trail fast trod by Indian moccasin to modern concrete paved highways; from the bustle of hurrying cities to the tranquillity of rural village or fishing hamlet; in fact from one end to the other, Maine is a fascinating combination of enticement for the holiday seeker.
Outlines the when, where, and how of fishing, hunting, and paddling through Maine circa 1935. Features the laws, locations, and best times for recreational spots throughout the state. Includes photographs and maps.
I take great pleasure in extending to you an invitation to visit the State of Maine, which, for excellent reasons, is known as Vacationland. Come in the summer or winter, the spring or the fall–Maine is a state with four recreational seasons. There are fine facilities for all the seasonal sports: boating, swimming, golfing, fishing, camping, hunting, mountain climbing, skiing....the list goes on and on. Our sandy ocean beaches are among the best in the world and our forest-rimmed lakes are cool and inviting. Every fisherman who loves to catch salmon, togue, trout and bass owes it to himself to try Maine's matchless fishing. Above and beyond all of Maine's natural attractions is the warm hospitality of Maine people. Accommodations for the vacationer or visitor–in resorts, hotels, motels, cabins and lodgings–are dedicated to your comfort and convenience. I know that once you have spent some time in Maine you will come back again and again. Sincerely, Clinton A. Clauson, Governor of Maine
This twenty-fourth edition edition of Maine Invites You is designed to help you plan for that glorious vacation which only the great Pine Tree State can offer. Between the covers of this booklet an endless variety of information has been arranged for the sole purpose of introducing you to Maine's limitless VACATIONLAND possibilities. By word and picture we hope to convey some idea of the way Nature has showered her greatest blessings on Maine-silent, mysterious forests, the beauty of lakes and hills, the music of streams, the sweep of great rivers, the majesty of a rock-bound coast and sea-girt isles.--Bernard M. Johnstone, State of Maine Publicity Bureau, Executive Manager
Dear Vacationists: As Governor of the State of Maine, I should like to extend a cordial invitation to make Maine your vacation spot for 1953. It is extremely difficult for me to try to tell you in this letter about the wonders and beauty of Maine, because frankly Maine has to be seen to be appreciated. I know because I have lived here all my life. As you know, Maine is called "Vacationland" and there are many, many excellent reasons why people from all over the United States come to Maine for their vacation year after year. From our rugged, beautiful rockbound coast to the lovely inland lakes and stress, there are vacation possibilities summer and winter for all possible desires. Just come to Maine, enjoy for yourself its wonderful relaxing vacationland, and learn first-hand why Maine is the place to be on vacation. Sincerely yours, Burton M. Cross, Governor of Maine
This fifteenth edition of Maine Invites You is designed to help you plan for that glorious vacation which only the great Pine Tree State can offer. Between the covers of this booklet an endless variety of information has been arranged for the sole purpose of introducing you to Maine's limitless Vacationland possibilities. By word and picture we hope to convey some idea of the way Nature has showered her greatest blessings on Maine ... That's why it's such a pleasure to send you this copy of Maine Invites You--to assist you in planning for maximum enjoyment during your visit to Maine. A county index map on the opposite page and a complete index of advertisers at the back of the book will help you to locate the place that may interest you. Handy inquiry cards also are included for your convenience in requesting more specific information or reservations from advertisers. We'll appreciate your mentioning Maine Invites You when corresponding or conversing with those who have participated in making this book possible. This Bureau is at your service at all times to help you plan for the happiest vacation possible.
This fourteenth edition of Maine Invites You is designed to help you plan for that glorious vacation which only the great Pine Tree State can offer. Between the covers of this booklet an endless variety of information has been arranged for the sole purpose of introducing you to Maine's limitless Vacationland possibilities. By word and picture we hope to convey some idea of the way Nature has showered her greatest blessings on Maine--silent, mysterious forests, the beauty of lakes and hills, the music of streams, the sweep of great rivers, the majesty of a rock-bound coast and sea-girt isles.
Foreword: Between the attractive covers of this, our eleventh edition, we hope that you will find the answer to your war-time vacation problem; for, more than ever before, amidst the grief and turmoil of the times, you will need the health-giving, morale-building benefits of a Maine vacation, this year. More than ever before, Maine Invites You to enjoy the mystery of her forests, the beauty of her lakes and hills, the music of her streams, the sweep of her great rivers, and the majesty of her rock bound coast and sea-girt isles. Here, in a perfect symphony of nature's greatest blessings, you may, for a time, re-create those all-important reservoirs of mental and physical strength upon which every American is making such demands in his effort to be of service to his nation. Of course, vacation habits are different. By necessity, transportation methods and facilities have changed. Vacations must be planned, well in advance, for the complete elimination of interference with the war effort. All of us must adjust our tempo to the pace of a democracy fighting for the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Why Maine Invites You: You can be as active as you please or as placid as you please in Maine. You can cling by your fingernails to the side of a mountain or doze on the sand. But there are people who look upon the summer as the time to pack in long days at their favorite sport, after a long winter's famine. Maine is the place for it.
Welcome Summer Visitor: We are greatly pleased that you are considering Maine for your vacation--a state that offers every opportunity for enjoyment at a cost surprisingly reasonable. You will find much information in this booklet. Perhaps we can be of greatest assistance by finding the place to spend your vacation here in Maine at the price you want to pay. Is it a luxurious hotel, a moderate priced hotel, a camp in the big woods, a cottage by the sea or inland lake, A quiet farmhouse, an overnight camp or private house that is your preference--tell us which it is that we may make further suggestions of interest. Our tourist visitors constantly express surprise that so satisfactory a vacation can be enjoyed in Maine at such a moderate cost. It costs very little more than to stay at home-you can make it cost what you wish--depending on whether you want to keep "on the go" or just laze around and enjoy doing so.--Harrie B. Coe
Maine invites you to enjoy the glories of her forests, the beauty of her thousands of lakes and hills, the music of her brooks, the clamor of her streams, the sweep of her great rivers, and the majesty of her rock-bound coast and sea-girt islands. Nowhere is scenery more varied and charming. Nowhere is summer more congenial. Nowhere dwells a more hospitable people. Maine extends a cordial invitation and assures you a friendly welcome whether you come for a week, for the summer or as a year around resident. Come by train, by boat, by motor ... The latch-string is out. Come this year and every year to Maine, land of happy, remembered vacations and smiling skies.
Each year a greater number of people are discovering opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment in the winter season. Whether this takes the form of skiing and winter sports or simply a restful stay at one of the many fine hotels, motels, inns or sporting camps that remain open year-round, Maine invites you to spend your "Winter Holiday" in the Pine Tree State this year.
The thousands of vacationists who come to enjoy Maine's famous recreational facilities each year take away with them also a long-lasting respect for our good Maine foods. From their frequent inquiries, it is apparent that very few realize how many of these foods are available the year 'round in their own communities. So we have prepared this combination recipe book and directory of Maine Canned Foods to make it easy for these good friends to distinguish, in their local markets, the many products packed in the State of Maine from foods grown here and from sea foods caught in Maine coastal waters. Those, too, who have not yet enjoyed first-hand a real "Down East" meal, but who have a discerning taste for high quality and distinctive flavor in foods, will find it worthwhile to look for the labels of Maine canners when they buy canned sweet corn, beans, peas, blueberries, clams, sardines, crab meat and other sea foods.--Sumner Sewall, Governor of Maine
