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1954 Map of Harrington Lake

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Harrington Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Penobscot River West Branch carves a deep course through this remote Piscataquis County wilderness, anchored by the massive Ripogenus Dam and its adjacent powerhouse. The 1954 landscape is defined by its complex waterway system, including the expansive Chesuncook Lake and the eight linked Debsconeag Lakes. This survey captures the region as a hub for both logging and early conservation efforts, showing the winding path of the Appalachian Trail as it skirts Rainbow Lake and passes beneath Rainbow Mtn.

Cultural landmarks like the Forest Service Camp and the Lookout Tower atop Soubunge Mtn reflect the administrative presence of the era. The terrain is dominated by significant peaks such as Doubletop Mountain and Squaws Bosom, while the presence of a Gravel Pit and a Toll Dam suggests the ongoing industrial use of these timberlands alongside recreational sites like the Sourdnahunk Field Campground.