1975 Map of Eagle Lake SW

About this map

Wallagrass Stream and the surrounding timberlands of northern Maine are captured in this orthophoto quadrangle, based on aerial photography from the mid-1970s. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the region, where the Birch River and Birch Branch cut through heavily forested terrain. This specific photographic record provides a clear look at the undeveloped character of the landscape before modern commercial forestry practices and road networks reached their current extent. The central portion of the sheet is dominated by the elongated Dickwood Lake, while the northern edge features the Wallagrass Lakes. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this orthophoto uses rectified imagery to show the actual forest cover and land use transitions in Aroostook County, offering a precise visual baseline for environmental and property historians.