The Southwest Branch Saint-John River defines the northwestern drainage of this remote Maine landscape, where logging roads provide the primary access through the timberlands. The terrain is characterized by a series of high ridges and a dense network of watercourses, including the central Doucie Brook and Knowles Brook to the east. These waterways flow through the unorganized territory of Somerset County, illustrating the modern management of industrial forests. Primitive routes such as St Juste Rd and Foss Brooke Rd cut across the topography, connecting the various drainages that feed into the Saint John River system. The presence of Comstock Brook and Desolation Brook further underscores the isolation and distinct character of this northern borderland region.
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1954 · Baker Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Allagash Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Presque Isle
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Beaver Pond
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Clayton Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Presque Isle
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Presque Isle
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Allagash Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Baker Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1986 · Beaver Pond SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000