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1986 Map of Portage Lake West

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Portage Lake West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Portage Lake dominates the southeastern quadrant of this mid-1980s survey, representing a critical water body in the northern Maine wilderness. The map details the complex hydrology of the region, where the Fish River winds southward, characterized by distinctive meanders such as Big Pine Bend and Hay Shed Bend. The terrain is defined by significant elevations and ridges that overlook the water, notably West Mtn and Hutchinson Ridge, providing a clear picture of the natural geography before further modern development.

Industrial activity is evidenced by several Gravel Pit locations, suggesting local resource extraction amidst the vast townships of T 14 R 7 Wels and T 13 R 7 Wels. The network of small tributaries, including Mosquito Brook, Gleason Brook, and Chase Brook, illustrates the intricate drainage patterns feeding into the larger river system. This document is a precise record of the remote Aroostook County landscape during a period of transition in the late twentieth century.