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2014 Map of Oxbow West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Oxbow sits along the southern banks of the Aroostook River, marking a key settlement point in this stretch of northern Maine. The river dominates the central landscape, featuring natural landmarks such as Arbo Flats, Junkins Island, and the turbulent waters of Baste Rips. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into a series of timbered highlands including Sugar Berth Ridge and Smith Brook Ridge, while the northern section is defined by Orr Ridge and Vidal Ridge.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Botting Cem located just west of the main settlement. The map documents a network of logging and access roads like Craigville Rd and Sugar Berth Rd that navigate the complex drainage systems of Hayden Brook, Smith Brook, and Fourmile Brook. The southern border transition between Aroostook Co and Penobsccot Co is clearly delineated near the headwaters of LaPomkeag Stream and Lower LaPomkeag Lake.