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2011 Map of Katahdin Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Katahdin Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

North Turner Mountain, South Turner Mountain, and East Turner Mountain dominate this highland terrain within the Maine wilderness. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrography, where the Wassataquoik Stream and its south branch meander through the northern reaches, while the expansive Katahdin Lake serves as a central landmark. The presence of the Katahdin Lake Camps on the southern shore and the Roaring Brook Campground to the west suggests a long-standing tradition of backcountry recreation and seasonal residency in this remote part of Piscataquis County.

Transportation is limited to the Roaring Brook Rd and unnamed trails, emphasizing the area's isolation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the geography of various family-named water bodies such as Robar Brook, Whidden Ponds, and Martin Ponds. Notable landmarks like Windey Pitch and Barnard Mountain provide a look at the topographical features that have shaped the logging and sporting history of this northern woods region.