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1942 Map of Oquossoc

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Oquossoc
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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Upper Richardson Lake and Lower Richardson Lake form the central axis of this wilderness survey, reflecting a landscape defined by water management and early recreation. The presence of Aziscohos Dam on the western edge at Aziscohos Lake and the water-level controls at Upper Dam and Middle Dam illustrate the industrial importance of the region's hydro-network during the early 1940s. These dams regulated flow through the Rapid River towards Umbagog Lake, supporting both timber interests and downstream power.

The Appalachian Trail winds across the southern peaks, including Elephant Mtn and Old Blue Mtn, marking the era's established hiking corridor. Settlement is sparse, clustered primarily at Oquossoc and Mountainview near the shores of Bald Mountain. An Abandoned RR leading toward Rangeley hints at the fading of the earlier logging railroad era, while landmarks like Indian Rock and Students Island point to the area's enduring identity as a remote sporting destination.