2021 Map of Middle Dam

About this map

Middle Dam sits at the vital hydraulic juncture between Lower Richardson Lake and the Pond in the River, marking a landscape defined by water management and transit. This western Maine terrain is a complex network of high peaks and interconnected basins, where the Rapid River flows westward toward Umbagog Lake. The map reveals a remote geography of named points and coves, such as Horse Beef Point and Spaulding Cove, which have served as landmarks for generations of woodsmen and lake travelers. The surrounding peaks, including Moose Mtn and Johnson Mtn, frame the deep water bodies of the Richardson chain. Tracing the shoreline from The Narrows down to Rifle Point, one can see how the natural topography dictates the few access routes, such as the Middle Dam Rd and the portage-like Carry Rd, reflecting the area's long-standing character as a sporting and timber destination.