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1954 Map of Ragged Lake

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Ragged Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Big Spencer Mtn dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, a wilderness defined by its massive interlocking water systems. The map details a complex network of flowages and managed water levels, specifically noted at Ragged Lake, Caribou Lake, and the expansive Chesuncook Lake. These reservoirs reflect the industrial and timber management history of the Piscataquis County woods, where the West Branch of the Penobscot drainage was heavily regulated for log driving and power.

Remote outposts like Grant Farm stand as rare points of habitation among the numerous named ponds and streams, such as Pine Stream Flowage and Lobster Lake. The presence of the Monument Line and several Private roads highlights the specialized surveying and land ownership patterns of the Maine North Woods townships. High-elevation vantage points are marked by the Lookout Tower atop the heights, serving as a vital node in the era's fire protection infrastructure.