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1954 Map of Millinocket Lake

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Millinocket Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Millinocket Lake and the surrounding wilderness of Piscataquis and Aroostook Counties appear here during a mid-century period of forestry and recreation. The landscape is defined by its complex network of water bodies, including Munsungan Lake and the smaller Little Munsungan Lake, which feed into the Munsungan Stream. Human presence is marked by scattered outposts such as Libby Camp and the Forest Service Camp, connected by a traditional Tote Road that navigates the ridges and marshes.

Strategic vantage points like the Lookout Tower on Norway Bluff and the peak of Mooseleuk Mtn highlight the region's importance for timber management and fire watch. Significant natural features like Munsungan Falls and Millinocket Falls indicate the rugged descent of the watershed, while named landmarks such as Moosehorn Crossing and the Boathouse at the lake's edge suggest the primary modes of travel and utility in this remote Maine interior.