1977 Map of Brassua Lake West

About this map

Brassua Lake dominates the eastern portion of this 1977 orthophotoquad, showing the intricate shoreline and surrounding timberlands of Somerset County. This specialized imagery, captured from an aerial photograph on November 1, 1977, provides a direct look at the vegetation patterns and water levels of the era. The hydrology of the region is defined by the Moose River and the confluence of the North Branch and South Branch feeding into Brassua Stream. Notable elevations like Tom Fletcher Hill rise above the wetlands and smaller water bodies such as Demo Pond and Little Brassua Lake. The map reveals a landscape managed for natural resources, with clearings and access routes visible through the dense forest canopy, centered around the primary drainage systems and the southern reaches of the main lake.