2021 Map of Baker Lake

About this map

Baker Lake dominates the southern landscape of this Somerset County wilderness, serving as the headwater for the Baker Branch Saint John River. The terrain is defined by a dense network of timber and logging access routes, including Saint Aurelie Rd and Baker Lake Rd, which navigate the elevation changes between drainage basins. Several prominent tributaries, such as Brailey Brook and Turner Brook, feed into the river system as it winds northward through the forested interior. This 2021 survey illustrates the modern configuration of Maine's North Woods, where the geography is shaped by the intersection of natural waterways and the commercial infrastructure required to manage the vast timberlands. Topography in the region is characterized by steep ridges and valleys that dictate the winding paths of roads like Foss Pond Rd and Gilbert Rd.