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2021 Map of Milo South

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Milo South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Piscataquis River and Pleasant River converge in the northern portion of this quadrangle, defining the landscape around the established settlements of Milo and Derby. This river-rich terrain is further complicated by the Sebec River, which joins the Piscataquis near the railroad yards in Derby, a historical hub for transportation in this part of Maine. The central and southern regions transition into a complex network of wetlands and smaller water bodies, dominated by the expanse of Boyd Lake and its prominent Cook Island.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy land patterns through several small burial grounds, including Upper Ferry Cem, Boyd Lake Cem, and Orneville Cem. The map illustrates a rural economy tied to the land and water, with roads like Paddy Hill Rd and Town Farm Rd winding through various bogs, such as Freese Bog and Black Bog, which suggest the low-lying, post-glacial nature of the territory. The southern boundary is marked by the line between Piscataquis and Penobscot counties.