2018 Map of Big Lake

About this map

Peter Dana Point serves as a primary settlement hub on this part of the Maine landscape, situated where the waters of Big Lake meet the surrounding timberlands. The geography is defined by a complex network of glacial islands and peninsulas, including Epahsakom Island and Governors Point, which fragment the lake into numerous coves like Cass Cove and Clark Cove. This 2018 survey illustrates a land managed for both conservation and local industry, with the presence of The Pit Row near the northeastern shore and the historic Saint Annes Cem providing touchpoints for local genealogy and land use. The northern reaches are characterized by low-lying wetlands such as Stanhope Meadow and the slow-moving Lambs Deadwater, while Amazon Mtn rises to the northwest, offering a distinct contrast to the sprawling Bonney Swamp and the various stream outlets like Clifford Stream that feed the basin.