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2014 Map of Rainbow Lake East

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Rainbow Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The West Branch Penobscot River carves a dramatic path across this 2014 survey, defining the industrial and recreational character of northern Piscataquis County. This corridor is marked by a series of powerful hydrological features, including Big Niagara Falls and Little Niagara Falls, and provides the route for the Golden Rd, a critical private thoroughfare for the region's logging heritage. The river's flow is punctuated by the Nesowadnehunk Deadwater and Abol Deadwater, reflecting the complex management of these waterways.

Backcountry navigation is anchored by the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which winds through a landscape dominated by Sentinel Mtn and Rainbow Mtn. This high-elevation terrain is dotted with numerous glacial features like Rainbow Lake, Horserace Ponds, and Stratton Pond. The map reveals a wild landscape where modern conservation and recreation intersect with the historic utility of the North Woods, offering a detailed view of the trail networks and water bodies that have drawn woodsmen and hikers for generations.