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2021 Map of Duck Lake

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Duck Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The vast interconnected waterways of the Downeast interior dominate this landscape where the boundaries of Penobscot, Hancock, and Washington counties converge. Centered on the sprawling Duck Lake, the map traces a complex network of glacial lakes and streams including the Chain Lake series—Upper Chain Lake, Middle Chain Lake, and Lower Chain Lake—which are linked by the winding Chain Stream. To the south, the "Unknown" chain of lakes drains via Unknown Stream toward Fourth Machias Lake, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of this timber-rich region.

Elevations rise sharply at Duck Mtn in the southwest, providing a topographic contrast to the low-lying wetlands and islands like Birch Island and Pine Island in Sysladobsis Lake. Transport is limited to rugged tracks such as Lower Chain Lake Rd and Wipon Rd, reflecting the area's primary use for forestry and wilderness recreation. This modern survey documents the persistent natural character of the Maine woods, where water routes remain the primary geographic anchors.