2018 Map of Norcross

About this map

The settlement of Norcross sits at a strategic narrows where the West Branch Penobscot River waters flow through a complex chain of glacial lakes. This 2018 survey documents a landscape dominated by interconnected water bodies including North Twin Lake, Elbow Lake, and Quakish Lake. To the north, the terrain rises sharply toward Black Cat Mtn and Hammatt Ridge, separating the lower basins from the expansive Millinocket Lake. A network of logging and access roads, such as Golden Rd and Baxter Park Rd, navigate the peninsulas and ridges that define the region's geography. The map reveals the intricate shoreline of Ambajejus Lake and Pemadumcook Lake, where features like Deep Cove and Indian Point Island mark the transition between open water and the wooded highlands of North Twin Ridge. This area serves as a primary gateway for those moving between the lower mill towns and the wilderness further north.