The isolated settlement of Chesuncook sits on a narrow peninsula between Chesuncook Lake and the West Branch Penobscot River, reflecting its historic role as a hub for the northern Maine timber industry. This 2014 survey captures the community’s layout, including the Chesuncook Village Cem and Graveyard Point, which offer tangible links for genealogists tracing the families of early river drivers and foresters. The landscape is dominated by water, from the broad reach of the lake containing Gero Island to the intricate network of streams like Little Ragmuff Stream and Brandy Brook. Roads such as the Black Pond Winter Rd and Brandy Brook Rd trace the paths of traditional logging routes, leading into the dense woods surrounding Black Pond and Brandy Pond.
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1954 · Chesuncook
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · North East Carry
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Caucomgomoc Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Grant Farm
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Presque Isle
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Millinocket
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Presque Isle
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Millinocket
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Chesuncook
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Caucomgomoc Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500