2024 Map of Doyle Ridge

About this map

Doyle Ridge and the Upper Saint John River Valley anchor this topographical study of the international boundary between Maine and Canada. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of northern waterways and wetlands, including Hammond Brook Lake, Dubay Lake, and the expansive Orchard Bog. This drainage system feeds the Saint John River, which marks the northeastern edge of the quadrangle. The road network reflects a history of rural land use and family ownership, with numerous routes named for local inhabitants, such as Edmond Ouellette Rd, Vaillancourt Hill Rd, and Albert Cyr Rd. This configuration of roads and water bodies suggests a region where forestry and agriculture have long adapted to the undulating terrain of the Maine north woods.