1989 Map of Allagash Lake

About this map

Allagash Lake and the surrounding wilderness of northern Maine are documented here as part of the Allagash Wilderness State Waterway during the late 1980s. The landscape is defined by its intricate network of interconnected waterways, including Allagash Stream, Johnson Pond, and the southern Poland Pond. Evidence of the region's managed wilderness status is found in the scattered primitive sites such as Ice Cave Campsite, Edes Campsite, and the Carry Trail Campsite. Higher elevations like Poland Mountain and Allagash Mtn overlook a terrain largely devoid of permanent development, save for essential infrastructure like the Ranger Sta and the Forest Service Camp. This survey captures the remote character of the Maine woods before the further digital modernization of topographical record-keeping, highlighting traditional landmarks like Mountain Pond and the aptly named Frozen Ocean.