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warchild,
that would be a remarkable project and one that would be worth while. Really an excellent idea. I could imagine a state map of Maine with covered with the grids of stone walls. You'd really capture a piece of early American history. Let me know if you ever come across any info about such a project having been attempted.
Also, take a look at the new governor of the state. Mainers have not seen the likes of this man is many years. His name is Paul Lepage. I guarantee you'll like his story and his tea party roots. The tea party backed Republicans now control all of the maine state house and LePage is full blooded tea party. First time since the early 1960s that the Republicans were in total control.
If you have a chance, find a couple Paul LePage vids on Youtube. You'll like him - and his true Maine accent!

After finals, I’ll nose around and see if I can find out anything about the historiography of those walls. I’m not aware that it’s ever been attempted (though American history is not my specialty, remember). I’ll let you know if I find anything out.

By the way, I’ve been to Maine on several occasions, and found it beautiful but heavily infested with those blasted black flies. Augh!