2021 Map of Portage Lake East

About this map

The town of Portage and the settlement of Buffalo anchor the western edge of this Aroostook County landscape, where the Fish River chain begins to give way to the forested uplands of northern Maine. This survey documents a transition from the water-oriented community around Portage Lake to the timber-rich ridges of the interior. Transportation is focused along Portage Rd, which connects the various family and local landmarks, while the Allen St Peter Memorial Airport serves as a vital remote link. Genealogists will find significance in the distribution of community burial grounds, including Buffalo Cem, Goodblood Cem, and the Portage Lake Catholic Cem. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent rises such as Moose Mtn, Three Burnt Mtn, and Lanigan Mtn, with a network of waterways like W Br Beaver Brook and E Br Beaver Brook carving through the ridgelines of Bear Ridge and Oak Ridge.