1975 Map of Fish River Lake NW

About this map

Deboullie Mountain dominates the center of this northern Maine orthophotoquad, rising above a landscape defined by deep woods and isolated water bodies. Produced from aerial imagery taken in 1975, the map reveals the intricate drainage patterns and timbered ridges of Aroostook County before modern development altered the forest structure. The high-contrast imagery highlights the stark transition from the steep slopes of the mountain down to the shores of Fish River Lake in the east. Smaller, secluded basins such as Mud Pond and the Twin Ponds appear as dark, mirror-like patches against the dense coniferous canopy. This specialized survey is particularly useful for understanding the logging access and topography of the North Maine Woods during the mid-1970s, as it captures the raw textures of the terrain without the abstraction of traditional contour lines.