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2011 Map of Milo South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Milo South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Sebec River, Piscataquis River, and Pleasant River anchors this Maine landscape, where the settlement of Derby sits at a critical bend in the waterways. The presence of several historic burial grounds, including the Upper Ferry Cemetery, Orneville Cemetery, and Greenwood Cemetery, provides essential markers for local genealogical research across the rural townships. The river systems are central to the geography here, with the Piscataquis River flowing through the northern section, while the sprawling waters of Boyd Lake dominate the central terrain, featuring Cook Island and several small tributaries like Amy's Trib.

Tracing the secondary roads and landings reveals the historical movement of people and goods, highlighted by the Upper Ferry crossing and the Medford Lookout Tower to the northeast. Settlements such as Parkers and Storers Corner define the outlying crossroads, connected by a network of rural routes like N Endham Rd and Boyd Lake Rd. This era shows a landscape deeply defined by its hydrography, from the wide Pleasant River to the complex drainages of Middle Branch Dead Stream and Beaver Brook.