1944 Map of Brassua Lake

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The Canadian Pacific railroad cuts through the center of this Maine backcountry, establishing the vital junction at Somerset Junction Tarratine P O. During the mid-1940s, this region was characterized by its timber and sporting camps, including Maynard Camp, Page Camp, and Sperry Camp along the shores of Little Brassua Lake and Moosehead Lake. Local education is anchored by the Blaine Sch near the eastern shoreline, while agricultural operations like Cornish Farm and Milliken Farm suggest a landscape where small-scale farming persisted alongside large-scale land management in the 10000 Acre Tract. The presence of numerous camps, such as Warren Camp and McDonald Camp, reflects the area's identity as a hub for wilderness recreation and logging activity, centered around the Kennebec River and the towering height of Big Squaw Mountain.