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2018 Map of Chesuncook

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Chesuncook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Chesuncook stands as a quiet settlement on the shore of Chesuncook Lake, representing a remote pocket of the Maine woods where the logging heritage and wilderness converge. This 2018 survey documents the intricate water network dominated by the West Branch Penobscot River as it flows through a landscape of marshes and timberlands. The geography is defined by seasonal infrastructure such as the Black Pond Winter Rd, highlighting the specialized transport required for northern Maine's winters.

Local history is anchored at Graveyard Point, home to the Chesuncook Village Cem, which serves as a record of the community that established itself at this northern confluence. The map traces numerous tributaries including Pine Stream, Rocky Brook, and Little Ragmuff Stream, which feed into the primary basins of Black Pond and Brandy Pond. This hydrological detail provides essential context for understanding how the waterways functioned as the primary corridors for movement and industry in the region.