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2018 Map of Number Nine Lake

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Number Nine Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Number Nine Lake lies at the heart of this Aroostook County landscape, surrounded by a cluster of high peaks and drainage networks that feed the region's major waterways. The topography is dominated by prominent summits including Number Nine Mtn, Saddleback Mtn, and Meduxnekeag Mtn, which define the divide between the West Branch and East Branch Presque Isle Stream. This area remains primarily defined by its hydrology and timber-related infrastructure, as evidenced by the network of unpaved roads like Loop Rd and No 9 Lake Rd that navigate the varied elevations.

Water moves from high basins like Hovey Swamp and West Lake into a complex system of brooks, including Brandy Brook and Dunn Brook. The map reveals the characteristic Maine north woods pattern where industrial forest management roads intersect with natural features such as Spruce Top and Hedgehog Mtn, reflecting a modern era of remote land use centered around natural resources and seasonal recreation.