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2021 Map of Allagash Falls

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Allagash Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Allagash River defines this northern Maine wilderness, carving a winding path through the North Maine Woods. At the heart of the landscape lies Allagash Falls, a significant natural feature that serves as a landmark for river navigation. The terrain is defined by its complex hydrology, with numerous tributaries such as Ben Glazier Brook, McKeen Brook, and Ramsay Brook feeding into the main channel.

Upstream from the falls, the river widens near the Pelletier Deadwater Islands and Finley Bogan, areas where the current slows amidst the heavy timberland. Remote access is limited to unpaved forestry routes like Inn Rd and Big Brook Rd, reflecting the region's enduring character as a managed forest and waterway. Family-named landmarks such as Pell & Pell Rd hint at the local history of land use and seasonal habitation in this isolated stretch of Aroostook County.