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2011 Map of Great East Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Great East Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Great East Lake straddles the border of Maine and New Hampshire, serving as the central hub for a landscape defined by glacial lakes and the headwaters of the Salmon Falls River. This 2011 survey illustrates the development of lakeside communities and recreation, from Lake Ivanhoe Beach and Great East Lake Beach to the Square Pond Seaplane Base. The terrain is punctuated by significant hills like Bond Mountain and Gile Mountain, while the hydrology is managed through a series of structures including the Great East Lake Dam, Shapleigh Pond Dam, and Horn Pond Dam.

Settlement patterns follow the winding routes of the Little Ossipee River, connecting small villages such as North Shapleigh, Acton, and Milton Mills. Transportation and local infrastructure are represented by Mellion Airport and Buzzys Field, alongside a dense network of roads that service seasonal camps and year-round residences. The map also captures several smaller water bodies like Wilson Lake, Lovell Lake, and Swan Pond, which highlight the intricate drainage system feeding the region's river valleys.