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1955 Map of Clayton Lake

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Clayton Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The St John River winds through this heavily forested portion of the North Maine Woods, appearing here in the mid-1950s as a landscape of remote camps and private timber roads. The area is defined by its complex network of waterways, including the uniquely named Ugh Lake and the expansive Chemquasabamticook Lake (Ross Lake). Human presence is concentrated around functional outposts such as Ninemile Bridge, which provided a critical crossing point for the river, and the Game Warden Camp.

Several private camps are documented, including Gannett Camp and Campbell, reflecting the region's long-standing use for resource management and backcountry recreation. The map meticulously traces the numerous brooks that feed into the larger stream systems, such as Houlton Bk, Squirrel Brook, and Priestly Brook. These water features and the township boundaries, like T 11 R 15, illustrate the orderly division of the wilderness for commercial and administrative purposes.