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1935 Map of Allagash Falls

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Allagash Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

The Allagash River cuts a prominent path through this 1930s northern Maine wilderness, a landscape dominated by timber operations and remote outposts. The interior is marked by specialized camps such as Cunliffe Depot Camp and Five Finger Camp, while the presence of the Tote Road and features like The Corduroys indicate the vital, yet rudimentary, transportation network required for the regional economy. Small-scale agriculture persists at isolated locations like Michaud Farm and Moores Farm, which served as essential supply points in the deep woods.

Hydrological features such as Allagash Falls and Mc Gargle Rocks emphasize the river's character, while the network of tributaries including Musquacook Stream and Big Brook feed into numerous lakes like Petes Pond and Sag Pond. This survey, conducted by W.F. Chenault and S.L. Parker, provides an intricate view of the townships before modern forestry roads significantly altered the backcountry footprint.