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2018 Map of Portage Lake West

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Portage Lake West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Portage Lake and its intricate northern shoreline anchor this 2018 survey of Aroostook County, Maine. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Fish River, which navigates through sharp turns like Big Pine Bend and Hay Shed Bend as it flows toward the lake. This region is characterized by extensive wetlands and a network of arterial logging roads such as Fish Lake Rd and Rocky Brook Rd, illustrating the intersection of natural hydrology and the working timberlands of the North Maine Woods.

Prominent terrain features like West Mtn and Hutchinson Ridge overlook the water, while specific landmarks such as Indian Point and Oak Point provide clear orientation along the lake's western edge. Tributaries including Mosquito Brook, Dead Brook, and Chase Brook feed into the central drainage system, creating a detailed record of the local watershed. This map provides a clear picture of the modern timber and recreational landscape, preserving the contemporary names of family landmarks and local terrain.