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2011 Map of Orland

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Orland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Orland and its surrounding Hancock County landscape are defined by a complex network of glacial ponds and granite heights. The Narramissic River flows through the village center, regulated by the Orland Village Dam, while further inland, the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery sits between Atkins Hill and the waters of Alamoosook Lake. This terrain is deeply marked by local heritage, evidenced by several well-maintained burial grounds including Evergreen Cemetery and Front Ridge Cemetery.

Settlement patterns follow the high ridges and valley floors, with small crossroads such as Five Mile Corners and East Orland serving as hubs between the larger water bodies like Toddy Pond and Hothole Pond. The map reveals a transition from the village riverfront to the higher elevations of Great Pond Mountain and Hothole Mountain, illustrating how the region's geography dictated the placement of early homesteads and connecting routes like Cedar Swamp Rd.