1987 Map of Gassabias Lake

About this map

Gassabias Lake and the surrounding unorganized townships of T 41 M D and T 35 M D characterize this interior Maine landscape during the late 1980s. The region is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and connective waterways, including Upper Sabao Lake and the southern reach of Fourth Machias Lake. High ground is marked by prominent landforms such as Sabao Mountain and the elongated Woodchopping Ridge, which overlook a series of smaller water bodies like Horseshoe Lake and Burnt Land Lake. The map captures the boundary line between Hancock and Washington counties, tracing a path through Fifth Lake Stream. This area remains largely defined by its lack of permanent settlements, focused instead on the natural hydrology and timberlands of the Down East interior. Researchers can trace the flow of Gassabias Stream as it connects the central lake to the western edge of the quadrangle near Nicatous Lake.