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2014 Map of Orient

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Orient
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Orient sits at a geographic crossroads in Aroostook County, defined by the international boundary where Maine meets New Brunswick. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of waterways, including the expansive Grand Lake and North Lake, which are connected by the narrow channel known as The Thoroughfare. To the north, Monument Brook carves the international line, while US Route One provides the primary north-south corridor for the region.

Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Peters Cove Cemetery, located on the western shore of the lake. The map reveals a cluster of residential and seasonal developments along the water's edge, accessed by local roads like Peters Cove Road and Sunset Park Road. Numerous islands, including Bear Island, Round Island, and Halfmoon Island, dot the northern reaches of Grand Lake, illustrating the intricate glacial geography of this borderland region.