2021 Map of Northeast Bluff

About this map

Pleasant River Lake and its intricate shoreline dominate the northwestern corner of this Washington County landscape, where the Pleasant River winds southward through a mosaic of wetlands and ridges. The topography is defined by prominent elevations such as Northeast Bluff, Southwest Bluff, and Beech Hill, interspersed with expansive peatlands like Allen Heath and Beech-Hill Heath. This interior Maine region is characterized by a high density of small water bodies and drainage systems, including Flynn Pond, Oak Pond, and Otter Pond, often connected by seasonal brooks like Ingersoll Br and Colonel Brook. The network of logging and access roads, such as Beech Hill Rd and Hatchery Rd, reflects a landscape managed for natural resources. To the south, the Bog Brook Flowage and Dorman Island illustrate the complex hydrography of the Downeast interior, where land and water are constantly intertwined.