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1986 Map of Oxbow East

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Oxbow East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The winding Aroostook River defines the landscape of this northern Maine territory, cutting deep meanders that create landmarks like The Oxbow, Pine Island, and the Seven Islands cluster. Settlement is concentrated within Oxbow Plantation, where the village of Oxbow sits near the confluence of Umcolcus Stream and School Bk. The map captures a moment in the mid-1980s when the region's economy relied on timber and gravel, evidenced by the numerous logging trails and the Gravel Pit near the village center.

Further south, the small settlement of Aikens occupies a bend in the river near the confluence of the West Branch and Trout Brook. The surveying of township and range lines, such as T 10 R 6 W E L S and T 9 R 5 W E L S, underscores the remote, structured nature of the Maine North Woods. This map provides specific locations for local researchers, including a Cem. and public sites like Campground Spring and Roadside Park.