The chosen site, in northeastern Maine within both Limestone Township and Caswell Plantation, was the closest point in the Continental United States to Europe which made sure that the location would provide high strategic value during the Cold War.
The chosen site was the closest point in the Continental United States to Europe. This was in northeastern Maine within both Limestone Township and Caswell Plantation. The location would provide high strategic value during the Cold War. This closest point in the Continental United States to Europe made sure this.