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1986 Map of Big Brook Lake

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Big Brook Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Big Brook Lake sits at the heart of this North Woods territory, where the complex hydrology of northern Aroostook County is revealed through a network of winding waterways. The landscape is dominated by the convergence of Big Brook and McKeen Brook, flowing through townships like T 14 R 10 W E L S and T 13 R 11 W E L S. A distinctive feature known as The Corduroys suggests the presence of specialized local terrain or traditional road-building methods used in this timber-rich region.

Remote water bodies such as Petes Pond, Sag Pond, and the uniquely shaped Five Finger Brook are connected by a system of private roads. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by a Gravel Pit located in the northern sector, while a Campground near the lake indicates the area's role for seasonal recreation. This map captures a specific moment in the mid-1980s when the region remained largely undeveloped, characterized by township-and-range divisions and a heavy reliance on private transport networks.