2018 Map of Longley Pond

About this map

Umbazooksus Lake and the interconnected wetlands of the North Maine Woods define this remote section of Piscataquis County. This 2018 survey documents a landscape dominated by timber management infrastructure and glacial hydrology. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Longley Stream connecting Longley Pond to larger water bodies, while extensive peatlands like Smith Brook Bog and Ellis Bog flank the waterways. Transportation in this interior region is strictly utilitarian, represented by a network of logging corridors such as Pingree Rd and seasonal routes like Black Pond Winter Rd. The map illustrates the contemporary balance between industrial forest access and the preservation of large-scale water features including Shallow Lake and the smaller Little Longley Pond, providing an essential reference for understanding modern land use in the Maine wilderness.