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1941 Map of Mattawamkeag Lake

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Mattawamkeag Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Mattawamkeag Lake dominates this 1941 landscape of southern Aroostook County, a region defined by its sprawling interconnected waterways and timber-access infrastructure. The settlement of Glenwood serves as a small focal point in the south, where a local Cem is located near Codfish Ridge. The map details an era of active water management and forest observation, evidenced by the presence of Moores Dam, Long Dam, and the Otter Lake Firetower on the western heights.

The intricate shoreline of the primary lake is heavily named, featuring local landmarks such as Big Island, Devils Wall, and Hamiltons Mistake. Extending south from the lake, the Wytopitlock Stream drains into Wytopitlock Lake, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that supported the northern Maine woods economy. The Monument Line bisects the territory, marking a significant surveying boundary across the forested townships of Island Falls, Linneus, and Haynesville.