2011 Map of Norcross

About this map

Norcross serves as a critical junction for water and road transport in the North Maine Woods, situated where the Golden Rd and Millinocket Rd intersect near the southern reaches of the Twin Lakes. This 2011 survey highlights a landscape dominated by the complex hydrology of Millinocket Lake and the interconnected lake system, managed in part by the North Twin Dam. The area's character is defined by the legacy of the logging industry and recreational access, featuring the Big Moose Campground and the Millinocket Seaplane Base on the western shore of the lake. Geographic landmarks like Black Cat Mountain and Hammatt Ridge rise above the surrounding wetlands and ponds, including Wadleigh Pond and the slow-moving Smith Brook Deadwater. The map also identifies the Quakish Siding along the rail corridor, reflecting the continued importance of transport infrastructure in this timber-rich region of Penobscot County.