2011 Map of Fifth Musquacook Lake

About this map

Fifth Musquacook Lake and Fourth Musquacook Lake anchor this remote section of the Maine North Woods, where a dense network of glacial ponds and mountain peaks remains largely untouched by major development. The presence of Butlers Camp suggests the enduring heritage of logging and sporting camps that have historically supported the regional economy. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, with heights such as Hudson Mountain, Elbow Mountain, and the Peaked Mountain range rising above the basins of Clear Lake and the Lower Elbow Pond chain. Water flows through the drainage systems of Rocky Brook, Big Hudson Brook, and Mule Brook, illustrating the complex hydrology of Piscataquis County. This 2011 survey captures the area’s wilderness character at the start of the 21st century, detailing the small streams like Pleasant Stream and isolated high-altitude waters such as Mountain Pond that characterize this rugged interior territory.