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1985 Map of Moosehead Lake

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Moosehead Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Moosehead Lake dominates this 1980s landscape, serving as the central hub for the timber and rail networks of north-central Maine. The Canadian Pacific railroad cuts through the southern reaches of the lake, connecting remote outposts like Tarratine, Somerset Junction, and Moosehead to the larger regional economy. The map illustrates a complex system of townships, many designated by their historical survey codes like t4 r14 Wels, alongside established communities such as Greenville and Rockwood.

Managed wilderness and recreational spaces are prominently featured, including portions of Baxter State Park in the northeast and Lily Bay State Park along the lake's eastern shore. Notable peaks such as Big Squaw Mtn and Kineo Mt (Lookout) stand as landmarks for navigation across the water and through the surrounding forests. The West Branch of the Penobscot River flows through the north, linking Seboomook Lake and Chesuncook Lake in a vast watershed that historically supported the state's logging industry.