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1988 Map of Forest City

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Forest City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Forest City sits at the literal edge of the international boundary, anchoring a landscape where the St Croix River and the sprawling Chiputneticook Lakes system define the border between Maine and New Brunswick. This late-twentieth-century survey captures the community and its critical transit points, including the US Border Entr and the Forest City Landing. The map illustrates a region deeply connected to the water, where Spednic Lake and Mud Lake provide a complex series of coves and islands such as Treasure Island and Manley Island.

Evidence of the region's timber and water management history is visible at the Booming Ground and the Gaging Sta. To the west, the elevation rises toward Pemberton Ridge and Walls Hill, contrasting with the low-lying marshy areas near Mosquito Brook and Pirate Brook. The network of water bodies, including North Lake and Liddle Lake, highlights the intricate waterway corridor that has historically served as a vital link for local industry and cross-border travel.