2021 Map of Big Rapids

About this map

The Saint John River anchors this northern Maine landscape, winding through a series of significant whitewater features including Big Rapids, Poplar Island Rapids, and Fox Brook Rapids. The intricate drainage network of Aroostook County is visible through numerous named tributaries like Poplar Island Brook, Walker Brook, and the divergent paths of N Br W Twin Brook and S Br W Twin Brook. Historically significant transport routes, such as Old School House Rd and Michaud-Tote Rd, hint at the logging and local infrastructure that once supported this remote river corridor. The topography is defined by the steep valleys surrounding Brown Brook and Hafford Brook, illustrating the challenging environment of the Maine woods before modern development reached the area.