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1940 Map of Oquossoc

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Oquossoc
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Oquossoc and Mountainview anchor the northeastern corner of this 1940 survey, which details a landscape defined by an expansive network of interconnected waters and timberlands. The vast Mooselookmeguntic Lake and Rangeley Lake dominate the eastern half, while the Kennebago River and Whetstone Brook feed into this high-elevation basin. Distinctive landmarks such as Indian Rock and the remote outpost of Macy provide evidence of the area's development as a premier sporting destination during the early 20th century.

Industrial and recreational infrastructure is clearly marked, including the Aziscohos Dam on the western edge and the Upper Dam separating the upper and lower basins. For hikers and historians, a segment of the Appalachian Trail is traced across Elephant Mtn and Old Blue Mtn in the south. The presence of smaller features like Griffin Lunch I and the numerous named islands and coves, such as Echo Cove and Pleasant Island, reflects the local geography relied upon by guides and residents of the era.