1975 Map of Danforth SE

About this map

Baskahegan Lake dominates the southern landscape of this 1975 orthophotoquad, its irregular shoreline and numerous inlets providing a detailed look at the hydrology of Washington County. This aerial perspective, captured in late May, reveals the dense forest cover and complex wetlands that characterize the region. The meandering Baskahegan Stream flows northward from the lake, cutting a winding path through the timberland toward the small settlement of Eaton. The map serves as a precise record of land use and vegetation patterns in the mid-1970s, illustrating the relationship between the natural water systems and the limited road infrastructure of the Maine woods during this era.