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1994 Map of Moosehead Lake

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Moosehead Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Moosehead Lake dominates this mid-1990s landscape, serving as the central hub for the Maine North Woods' timber and recreation economy. The map documents a complex network of waterways including Chesuncook Lake, Brassua Lake, and the West Branch Penobscot River. Industrial and logistical infrastructure is marked by the Chesuncook Dam and Ripogenus Dam, which historically managed water for log drives and power.

Settlement is concentrated in small outposts such as Greenville at the southern tip and Rockwood on the western shore, while the eastern portion of the sheet transitions into the protected wilderness of Baxter State Park. High-elevation landmarks like Big Spencer Mtn and Elephant Mtn rise above the dense woodland areas. Hikers can trace the route of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it winds through the peaks near Nahmakanta Lake.