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2014 Map of Fort Fairfield NW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fort Fairfield NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Loring International Airport and its complex network of aviation-related infrastructure dominate the eastern landscape of this northern Maine survey. The footprint of the former base at Loring is clearly defined by an extensive grid of specialized roadways, including Flightline Rd, Snow Barn Rd, and numerous state-named thoroughfares like Colorado Rd and Kansas Rd. This military industrial legacy contrasts with the rural character of the surrounding area, where small clusters of settlement such as Madawaska, Brown Corner, and Somers Corner are interspersed among agricultural fields and woodlands.

The hydrology of the region is characterized by the winding path of the Little Madawaska River and numerous tributaries, including Wolverton Brook and Kelly Brook. To the north, Butterfield Lake and its associated Butterfield Brook provide a focal point for the terrain, while smaller bodies like Malabeam Lake and Ketch Pond are found closer to the airfield complex. The map provides a detailed view of the transition between the expansive facilities of the airport and the traditional land use patterns of the Caribou vicinity.