2011 Map of Big Rapids

About this map

The Saint John River dictates the geography of this northern Maine landscape, winding through a network of waterways that define the timber and sporting lands of Aroostook County. This 2011 survey captures the area at a time when the river remains the primary geographic anchor, joined by significant tributaries including Poplar Island Brook, Walker Brook, and Halfway Brook. The transportation network is dominated by logging and access routes like Camp 106 Rd and Rapid Rd, which pierce the woods to connect remote points. Cultural remnants of earlier settlement patterns are preserved in labels such as Old School House Rd and Dickey Gate, providing spatial clues for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of the Allagash wilderness. In the southern portion of the map, the forks of North Branch West Twin Brook and South Branch West Twin Brook further illustrate the intricate drainage system of this storied borderland.