1977 Map of Penobscot Farm

About this map

Penobscot Farm anchors this orthophotoquad, which uses aerial photography to document the Piscataquis County timberlands of the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the West Branch Penobscot River, a historical artery for the region's logging operations. The photographic detail reveals the extensive network of logging roads and clearings that characterize the industrial forest, providing a visual record of land management patterns before modern reforestation. To the southeast, Lobster Stream feeds into the main river channel, while the secluded waters of Little Lobster Lake are visible in the lower right corner. This survey is a stark departure from traditional line-drawn maps, offering researchers a literal view of the vegetation density and trackways as they existed during the 1977 flyover.