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2014 Map of Branch Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Branch Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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Branch Lake dominates this Hancock County landscape, its waters dotted with numerous named islands such as Teachers Island, Cow Island, and Steres Island. The shoreline is a mix of small settlements and recreational spots like Sand Beach and Hales Beach. To the east and south, the terrain transitions into a dense network of smaller water bodies including Upper Patten Pond, Lower Patten Pond, and the branching Toddy Pond.

Tracing the rural roads reveals a pattern of early communities and family landmarks, with North Ellsworth, West Ellsworth, and Hurds Corner serving as local hubs. Genealogists and historians will find several burial grounds noted, such as Birch Grove Cem and Dorr Thompson Cem, alongside several hills like Flying Moose Mtn and Dollard Hill. The area's hydrology is complex, fed by numerous small waterways like Winkumpaugh Brook and Meadow Stream, illustrating the interconnected nature of the Maine interior's drainage systems.