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2018 Map of Howland

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Howland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

West Enfield sits at the confluence of the Piscataquis River and the Penobscot River, marking a significant nexus for Maine's riverine geography. This 2018 survey illustrates a landscape dominated by riparian features and glacial landforms, most notably the elongated ridge of the Hoytville Horseback. The Penobscot's course is punctuated by several large islands, including Nicolar Island, Grass Island, and Olamon Island, while the Emerson Runaround suggests a complex local drainage pattern typical of this watershed.

Away from the water, the terrain is defined by low-lying wetlands and seasonal drainage from Meadow Brook, Pollard Brook, and Hemlock Stream. Local history is anchored by the West Enfield Cem and Edinburg Cem, while the presence of the Buzzport Airport indicates more modern local infrastructure. The road network, including Main RD and Tree Farm RD, connects these natural features to the residential cluster at the town's northern edge.