1986 Map of North Brook Ridge

About this map

North Brook Ridge and Carmichael Ridge define the rugged topography of this unorganized territory in northern Maine. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of waterways, including the Meduxnekeag River and its North Branch, which drain the dense woods of Dudley and Hammond. Grounded in data from mid-century aerial photography, the map reveals a remote environment where human presence is largely limited to logging tracks like Carlisle Road and isolated points like Collis. Notable water bodies such as Scott Pond, Little Fowler Pond, and the expansive Thousand Acre Swamp illustrate the drainage patterns typical of this glacial terrain. The lack of formal towns and the prevalence of township designations like T 8 R 3 W E L S underscore the area's history as a managed timberland rather than a settled agricultural district.