2018 Map of Lake Francis

About this map

Lake Francis and the First Connecticut Lake anchor this North Country landscape in the town of Pittsburg, where the Connecticut River begins its long journey south. This 2018 survey detail shows a region shaped by its proximity to the Canadian border and the headwaters of New England’s longest river. Small settlements like Happy Corner and The Glen serve as focal points for local navigation, connected by crossings such as the Happy Corner Bridge and River Road Bridge. The terrain is characterized by high ridges and peaks, including Prospect Mtn, South Mtn, and Bear Mtn, which frame numerous smaller water bodies like Back Lake and Jacquith Pond. This area remains a vital corridor for both timber and recreation, with a network of local roads such as Cedar Stream Rd and Back Lake Rd winding through the complex drainage basins of Perry Stream and Dead Water Stream.