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2023 Map of Greenbush

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Greenbush
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Penobscot River dominates this landscape, carving a wide path through Penobscot County and creating a complex network of islands and side channels. Small riverside settlements like Greenbush and Costigan anchor the eastern bank, while the western reaches are defined by the expansive Alton Bog and numerous winding tributaries such as Birch Stream and Hemlock Stream. The river geography is particularly intricate here, featuring prominent landforms like Sugar Island, Olamon Island, and the Birch Islands.

Genealogists will find several local burial grounds documented along the rural road networks, including Hoyt Brook Cem near the northern border and Cedarvale Cem further south. The map illustrates a rural Maine economy tied to the water, with traditional place names like Thorofare Island and Boombridge Brook marking the terrain. The presence of the Penobscot Indian Nation Rd indicates the cultural and historical importance of the region to the Penobscot people.