2014 Map of Hay Lake

About this map

Hay Lake and the surrounding wilderness of Penobscot County define this section of Maine’s North Woods, where a complex network of glacial ponds and watercourses serves as the primary landscape features. The drainage system is anchored by the Schoeis River and Sawtelle Brook, which winds through the Sawtelle Deadwater before reaching the dramatic drops of Sawtelle Falls. This 2014 survey documents a territory shaped by timber and recreation, where traditional routes like the Matagamon Tote Rd and Grand Lake Rd provide access to high points such as Snowshoe Mtn and Owls Head. The map's topographic detail captures the transition from the low-lying bogs of Soper Logan to the sharp elevation changes at Grand Pitch and Godfrey Pitch, reflecting the area's value for both watershed conservation and backwoods navigation.