2014 Map of Big Brook Lake

About this map

Big Brook Lake and its surrounding drainage basin define this northern Maine landscape, where water and wood have long shaped the local economy. This remote section of Aroostook County is characterized by a complex network of waterways, including the winding Big Brook and the distinctively named Five Finger Brook. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, notably at Dead Horse Gulch in the northeast corner and along the high ridges overlooking Petes Pond and Sag Pond. The presence of Rocky Brook Rd cutting through the center and southern reaches indicates the area's continued use for timber management and backcountry access. These hydrological features, including McKeen Brook and Rocky Brook, feed into larger systems that have historically supported the North Woods' logging industry and recreational traditions.