1984 Map of Middle Dam

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Lower Richardson Lake and Upper Lake Richardson dominate this 1980s landscape, connected by the narrow passage of The Narrows. The settlement of Middle Dam sits at the western edge of the lower lake, serving as a gateway to the Rapid River and the nearby Pond in the River. This remote stretch of Oxford County is defined by its extensive water network and topographical markers like Moose Mtn and Johnson Mtn, illustrating the complex jurisdictional boundaries of Magalloway Plantation and Richardsontown. The presence of 4WD trails and numerous named coves such as Spaulding Cove and Halfmoon Cove suggests a geography shaped by seasonal recreation and timber management rather than dense urbanization. From Umbagog Lake in the west to the southern reaches of Township C, the map captures the transition of the Maine wilderness before the digital era.