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2011 Map of Branch Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Branch Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Upper Patten Pond and Lower Patten Pond define the central axis of this landscape, where the waters of the Mill Brook and Carriers Brook feed into a complex system of reservoirs and points. The presence of the Branch Lake Dam and Lower Patten Pond Dam underscores the managed hydrology of the region, which supports both recreational use at the Patten Pond Camping Resort and residential clusters like West Ellsworth.

Genealogists will find several distinct burial grounds, including the North Ellsworth Cemetery near Hurds Corner and the Nicolin Cemetery located just north of Nicolin Siding. The map also captures the varied terrain of Hancock County, from the elevation of Flying Moose Mountain and Flag Hill to the numerous islands scattered across Mill Pond, such as Teachers Island and Calf Island. To the south, the settlement of West Surry sits near the shores of Toddy Pond, marking a transition toward more coastal-influenced drainage patterns.