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1949 Map of Katahdin

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Katahdin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Baxter State Park dominates this mid-century topographic record, centering on the high peaks and glacial features of the Maine woods. The survey highlights the formidable massif of Mount Katahdin, tracing the sharp ridge of the Knife Edge between Baxter Pk and Pamola. The landscape is a network of basins and peaks, including the North Basin and Great Basin, which drop away into the wooded isolation of The Klondike.

For the historian and hiker, this map documents the established trail systems and remote outposts of the era. The legendary Appalachian Stream and Tote Road provide the primary arteries through the wilderness, connecting established sites like Roaring Brook Campground and Katahdin Stream Campground. Water features like Wassataquoik Stream and Sandy Stream Pond define the drainage patterns of the north woods, while specialized landmarks such as the Fire Tower on Trout Mountain and the Russell Pond State Camp reflect the management of this massive Game Preserve.