2014 Map of Norcross

About this map

Norcross sits at a strategic hydraulic junction where the waters of the West Branch Penobscot River system converge, serving as a gateway to the Maine North Woods in the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of interconnected basins, including Millinocket Lake, Pemadumcook Lake, and North Twin Lake, which historically facilitated both the timber industry and backcountry recreation. The terrain rises sharply from the lake shores to landmarks like Black Cat Mountain and Hammatt Ridge, while the boundary between Piscataquis and Penobscot counties cuts north-south through the water and timberlands. The network of logging roads, such as Golden Rd and Millinocket Rd, underscores the region's enduring identity as a working forest. Points of interest for local history include Haynes Point and Indian Point Island, which mark the complex shoreline of these massive reservoir lakes.