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1958 Map of Chesuncook

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Chesuncook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Chesuncook Village sits at the northern confluence of the West Branch of the Penobscot River and Chamberlain Lake, serving as a focal point for the logging and sporting traditions of the Maine North Woods. This mid-century survey illustrates the expansive water networks used for transit and timber, from the broad waters of Umbazooksus Lake to the narrow Carry Trail that connected vital waterways. The landscape is defined by its Public Lands designations, specifically the "WELS" (West of the East Line of the State) townships that underscore the region's history of timber ownership and management.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored at Graveyard Point, while the presence of Chamberlain Farm to the north reflects the era's self-sufficient wilderness outposts. Significant natural features like Gero Island State Game Refuge and Togue Ledge highlight the transition toward conservation and recreation during the late 1950s. The map also records numerous bogs and brooks, including Smith Brook Bog and Ellis Bog, which dictated the routes of early roads and trails through the interior.