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1921 Map of Brassua Lake

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Brassua Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Brassua Lake and the Moose River dominate this 1921 landscape, illustrating the early 20th-century intersection of timber interests, sporting camps, and regional rail transit. The junction of the Canadian Pacific and Maine Central railroads at Somerset Junction provides a focal point for researchers of Maine's northern industrial history. This station, along with nearby Tarratine and Mackamp, served as essential nodes for logging and recreation in the Somerset County backcountry.

Scattered settlements such as Sperry, Maynard Camp, and Page Camp reflect the area's identity as a destination for seasonal visitors, while the Blaine School and Cornish Farm indicate more permanent, albeit small, year-round communities. The presence of engineering features like Farm Dam and Long Pond Dam highlights the active management of water resources for driving logs or generating power during this era of intensive forest utility.