2021 Map of Monroe Lake

About this map

Third Machias Lake and its Eastern Arm dominate the northern landscape of this Washington County interior, where the Machias River begins its descent through the Maine woods. This 2021 survey documents a territory defined by expansive wetlands and interconnected waterways, including the Little Musquash Lake and First Machias Lake. The terrain is punctuated by significant elevations like Wabassus Mtn and Getchel Mtn, separated by the Midland Flats. Access through this timberland is facilitated by historic forestry and transportation routes such as Stud Mill Rd and Little River Rd. The map reveals a mosaic of drainage patterns, with Lanpher Brook and Dead Stream feeding into Third Lake, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Down East backcountry. Notable land features like Cherry Tree Ridge and the Hay Meadows provide distinct landmarks in an area largely characterized by its natural water systems and ridges.