1986 Map of Clayton Lake

About this map

Clayton Lake serves as a central hub in this remote stretch of the North Maine Woods during the mid-1980s. The presence of a Seaplane Base on the eastern shore of the lake highlights the area's reliance on aerial access for transport and supply in a landscape dominated by timber management and waterways. Further south, the large expanse of Chemquasabamticook Lake (Ross Lake) connects to the Chemquasabamticook Stream, forming a vital corridor through the townships of T 11 R 15 Wels and T 11 R 14 Wels. The map details a network of named drainages including Priestly Brook, Rider Brook, and Kelly Brook, alongside several Gravel Pits and a Campsite, illustrating the industrial and recreational footprint within this working forest near the border of Aroostook and Piscataquis counties.