1990 Map of Northeast Bluff

About this map

Pleasant River Lake dominates the northern reaches of this Washington County landscape, where the waters of the Pleasant River flow through a complex system of heaths and ponds. This interior region of eastern Maine is defined by its topographic extremes, from the heights of Pleasant Mountain and Northeast Bluff to the expansive wetlands of Bridgham Swamp and Allen Heath. The map details a largely uninhabited territory organized by the Bingham Purchase boundary lines, including Devereaux (T 29 M D B P P) and Deblois. Numerous smaller water bodies like Southwest Pond, Merrit Pond, and Pretty Pond dot the terrain, while Dorman Island sits within the lower flowage. The lack of major settlements highlights the area's history as a managed wilderness of ridges and timberlands, with Hall Ridge and Spruce Ridge providing clear landmarks for navigators and land managers alike.