1986 Map of Charles Pond

About this map

The international border between Maine and Quebec defines this remote timberland landscape as it appeared in the mid-1980s. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are dominated by the winding path of Riviere Saint-Roch and the Little St Rock River, while the southern portion is shaped by the wide meanders of the Big Black River and the Ninemile Deadwater. The lack of established towns or paved roads reflects the area's history as working forest, evidenced by the presence of an Abandoned Landing Strip and isolated Gravel Pits used for road maintenance. Small water bodies like Charles Pond and Bruleau Pond sit amidst the high ridges, while numerous drainage features such as St Amants Brook and Shields Branch feed the larger river systems. This survey provides a precise record of the hydrological network and topography at a time when traditional aviation and forestry were the primary marks on the land.