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1986 Map of Forks of Machias
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1986 Map of Forks of Machias

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Machias River dominates this portion of the North Maine Woods, where the waterway meanders through a landscape defined by timber harvesting and isolated outposts. In the mid-1980s, the area remained largely undeveloped, characterized by the remote Garfield Plantation and various township boundaries like T 11 R 7 W E L S. The confluence at the Forks of Machias serves as a central landmark, situated near the V E Lynch Camp, representing the deep-woods tradition of sporting camps and logging operations in Aroostook County. Numerous tributaries, including Punchard Brook and McConnell Brook, feed the main river, while Grassy Landing provides a specific point of access along the water's winding path. This geography reflects a specialized wilderness economy where private roads and small water bodies like Pingree Pond were the primary markers of human presence.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1986
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain