2011 Map of Allagash Lake

About this map

Allagash Lake serves as the central focal point of this North Maine Woods landscape, surrounded by a complex network of glacial ponds and drainages. The area is defined by its water-rich geography, including Upper Ellis Pond, Lower Ellis Pond, and the scattered waters of Poland Pond and Johnson Pond. Terrain features such as Poland Mountain and Allagash Mountain provide relief above the interconnected streams like Wadleigh Stream and Allagash Stream. This 2011 survey documents a remote wilderness managed for timber and conservation, where transport is limited to unpaved corridors like the International Paper Rd and Longley Stream Rd. The map illustrates a typical northern watershed where every ridge, such as Narrow Ridge, dictates the flow of brooks toward larger basins, preserving the character of the Maine backcountry.