2022 Map of Highland

About this map

The Gooseberry River and its upper tributaries form the heart of this North Shore backcountry, where a network of logging roads and trails like the N Shore State Trail crisscross the Lake County forest. Small, historic outposts including Highland, Wales, and Lauren reflect the region's sparse settlement patterns, which are largely dictated by the drainage of the Stewart River and Encampment River. The map reveals a landscape dominated by water and wood, featuring numerous named wetlands and small bodies of water like Thomas Lake, Black Lake, and Twin Lakes. Local infrastructure remains tied to earlier eras of development, with routes such as Alger Grade W and Dufresne Rd connecting the quiet communities of Alger and York to the surrounding timberlands.