1990 Map of Dark Cove Mountain

About this map

Dark Cove Mountain rises as a central landmark amidst an intricate system of interconnected waterways in this remote section of Washington County. The 1990 landscape is dominated by large glacial lakes including Sysladobsis Lake, Pocumcus Lake, and Wabassus Lake, linked by narrow passages like the Pocumcus Narrows and the Thoroughfare. Human activity is centered on the water, with Dobsis Dam and the Dennison Portage marking historical transit points for timber or travel between the lake systems. Small settlements and seasonal locations like The Birches and Elsemore Landing are situated along the shores, while the presence of Sand and Gravel Pits suggests localized resource extraction. The area's geography is further defined by various named coves and points, such as Steamboat Cove and Belmont Point, which served as essential navigational markers for those traversing the lakes by boat.