Loading map...

1962 Map of Baker Lake

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Baker Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Baker Branch St John River and its labyrinth of feeder streams dominate this 1962 topographical survey of the North Maine Woods. In a landscape defined by industrial timber management, the map reveals a network of private roads and jeep trails threading through unincorporated townships like T 9 R 17 Wels and T 8 R 16 Wels. While largely uninhabited by permanent residents, the Forest Service Camp near the river bend indicates the active stewardship and forestry operations of the era.

Water is the central character of the terrain, from the expansive surface of Baker Lake in the south to smaller bodies like St Francis Lake and Turner Pond. The intricate drainage system, including the Southwest Branch and uniquely named features like Desolation Brook, illustrates the complex hydrology that supported the region's historical logging drives. This map serves as a detailed record of the wilderness infrastructure before modern developments, capturing the specific alignment of timber access routes and remote camps.