2011 Map of Oxbow East

About this map

The Aroostook River winds through this northern Maine landscape, creating a series of distinctive landforms including Pine Island, Seven Islands, and the sharp hydraulic curve known simply as The Oxbow. This rural area near the settlement of Oxbow is characterized by a network of logging and local roads such as Craigville Rd, River Rd, and Shean Flat Rd. For genealogists and local historians, the Oxbow Cemetery serves as a primary landmark for the community, which sits at the junction where School Brook meets the main river channel. The geography is defined by an extensive drainage system where several major tributaries, including Shephard Brook, Otter Brook, and Trout Brook, converge with the Aroostook. To the south, the terrain slopes toward the West Branch Umcolcus Stream, while to the east, Camp Dana stands near the headwaters of Houlton Brook.