2014 Map of Gassabias Lake

About this map

Gassabias Lake and a complex network of glacial water bodies dominate this portion of the Maine north woods along the boundary of Hancock and Washington counties. The landscape is defined by the hydrologic connection of Upper Sabao Lake and Lower Sabao Lake, which are separated by the prominent Sabao Mountain. This area is characterized by an extensive system of numbered timber and access roads, such as 37-00-0 RD and 42-00-0 RD, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on the working forest economy. High points like Horseshoe Mountain and the elongated Woodchopping Ridge rise above the wetlands and streams, including Fifth Lake Stream and Drug Brook, which feed into the larger lakes. The map provides a precise view of the drainage patterns and terrain used for recreation and resource management in the early 21st century.