2011 Map of Caribou Lake North

About this map

Chesuncook Lake dominates this northern Piscataquis County landscape, a central hub for the Maine North Woods' timber and waterway networks in the early 21st century. The map details the expansive shoreline of this important reservoir, tracing the intricate boundaries of Sandy Point, Weymouth Point, and Caribou Point. Unlike more developed regions, this area is characterized by vast tracts of forest and water, with Foster Field standing out as a rare named terrestrial clearing amidst the timberlands. The hydrological system is meticulously charted, showing how Mud Pond and Ripogenus Pond connect via Mud Brook and the West Branch Ripogenus Stream. For those studying the geography of the Penobscot River watershed, these connections illustrate the flow of water through a region long-defined by its wilderness character and seasonal resource industry.