2018 Map of Black Brook

About this map

The Little Southwest Branch Saint John River winds through the forested borderlands of Somerset County, Maine, and Quebec, Canada. This 2018 survey illustrates a landscape primarily defined by water and logging access, where Black Brook feeds into the larger river system. The international boundary between the United States of America and Canada is clearly demarcated, cutting through a topography of numerous small wetlands and stream branches. Evidence of forestry and rural infrastructure is seen in the network of timber roads, including Baker Lake Rd and Dump Rd, which serve as the primary conduits through these high-latitude woodlands. The map captures the remote character of the Maine-Quebec border, documenting the drainage patterns of the E Br Norris Brook and the complex hydrography of the Saint John River's upper reaches.