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1935 Map of Cupsuptic

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Cupsuptic
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Cupsuptic Lake and the winding Cupsuptic River define this high-country landscape along the Canada United States border. Surveyed in 1931, the area is characterized by a network of seasonal dwellings and wilderness outposts, including the Cupsuptic Sporting Camp, Riverside Camp, and the curiously named Moochers Home. The map captures the remote character of Oxford and Franklin counties before significant modern development, showing the proximity of the Parmachenee Club to the northern reaches of Aziscoos Lake.

Transport through these townships—such as Upper Cupsuptic and Lower Cupsuptic—relies on a rudimentary Tote Road and river systems. A Fire Tower stands sentinel on West Kennebago Mountain, overlooking a terrain marked by logging and sporting history. From Davis Town to the Kennebago Lake Grants, the map documents a specific era of Maine's north woods culture, where the Game Wardens Camp and various dam sites suggest the local economy of resource management and outdoor recreation.