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1955 Map of Beaver Pond

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Beaver Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Canada United States border defines the northwestern edge of this wilderness survey, where the international boundary separates Quebec from the northern reaches of Maine. The St John River and its major tributaries, including the Northwest Branch St John River and Southwest Branch St John River, dictate the movement through this densely forested and pond-heavy landscape. Small cross-border settlements like Lac Frontiere and Daaquam appear near the line, supported by a dedicated Customs Office that underscores the importance of the border crossing in this remote region.

Industrial activity and land management are visible through the designation of township and range boundaries, such as T 10 R 17 (Big 10) and Gore Powers (T 11 R 17). The terrain is punctuated by significant landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain and an extensive network of waterways including Presley Lake, Burntland Pond, and Depot Stream. These features suggest a landscape dominated by logging and backcountry exploration during the mid-20th century.