1977 Map of Kennebago

About this map

Cupsuptic Lake and its surrounding timberlands are captured in this orthophotomap, which utilizes aerial imagery from the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Kennebago River and the Kamankeag River, which drain through the heavily forested terrain of Oxford County. The photography reveals the intricate network of logging roads and clearings that characterize the industrial forest management of the era, contrasting with the natural elevations of West Kennebago Mountain. The confluence of the Cupsuptic River and the main lake provided a focal point for water-based transport and drainage in this western Maine wilderness, while smaller water bodies like Johns Pond dot the higher ground. This specialized survey provides a precise visual record of the shoreline and vegetation patterns before later regrowth and development altered these forest corridors.