2018 Map of Hay Lake

About this map

Hay Lake and the surrounding wilderness of Penobscot County are defined by a complex network of glacial ponds and logging roads in this 2018 survey. The landscape is punctuated by prominent elevations such as Snowshoe Mtn and Owls Head, with the southern reaches featuring the high ground of Hay Mtn. Water moves through this territory via the Seboeis River and the winding Sawtelle Brook, which drops over Sawtelle Falls before joining the main river channel. The mapping of the Matagamon Tote Rd and Grand Lake Rd highlights the long-standing importance of timber transport in this region. Distinctive river features like Godfrey Pitch and Grand Pitch indicate the presence of rapids or drops along the Seboeis, essential data points for local history enthusiasts tracking the movement of early river drives and the evolution of North Woods transit.