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1934 Map of Nicatous Lake

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Nicatous Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

The remote lakes and rugged ridges of eastern Maine define this landscape as it was surveyed in the early 1930s. Centered on the sprawling waters of Nicatous Lake, the area is punctuated by islands like Sand I and Cranberry I, and several sporting and forestry camps. The Nicatous Club and Explorers Club indicate the region's importance for early 20th-century outdoor recreation and conservation near the Hancock and Washington County line.

Industrial activity is evidenced by several numbered sites such as No 6 Camp and No 2 Camp, while timber transport is suggested by the complex network of waterways including Pistol Stream and the Passadumkeag River. Prominent landmarks such as Duck Mtn and Sabao Mountain overlook a series of connected basins, including Lower Pistol Lake and Gassabias Lake, reachable via Route 188 and various woodland trails.