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1954 Map of North East Carry

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of North East Carry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Moosehead Lake dominates the southern landscape of this 1954 survey, where the water meets the strategic portage point at North East Carry. This region in the mid-1950s illustrates the intersection of Maine's timber heritage and its vast aquatic network, featuring the West Branch Penobscot River as it winds through several unorganized townships. The map documents working lands and seasonal outposts, including Penobscot Farm, Folsom Farm, and the Smith Halfway House, which provided essential stops along the river and woods trails.

Industrial and educational footprints are preserved through labels for Days Academy and several hydraulic features like Cassidy Dam and the Old Roll Dam. The topography is defined by significant elevations such as Lobster Mountain and Eagle Mtn, while the intricate shoreline reveals numerous named coves and islands, including Bigney Cove and Center Island, essential for navigating this remote wilderness of the East Middlesex Canal Grant.