1975 Map of Oxbow SE

About this map

Mc Nally Ridge dominates this 1975 aerial perspective of the Maine timberlands, where the landscape is defined by the dense forest cover and drainage patterns typical of northern Aroostook County. This orthophotoquad reveals the intricate textures of the canopy and the clear-cut paths of logging roads that navigate the varying elevations. The hydrology of the region is traced by Roach Brook and Tracy Brook, which cut through the wooded terrain. Unlike a traditional topographic map, this photographic survey provides a literal view of the vegetation and land use during the mid-1970s, offering researchers a raw look at the industrial and natural state of the North Maine Woods before modern reforestation and development cycles changed the visible footprint of the timber industry.