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2021 Map of Rainbow Lake East

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Rainbow Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Rainbow Lake dominates the central landscape of this territory in the North Maine Woods, a region defined by its dense network of interconnected waterways and significant elevation changes. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the wilderness, crossing the northern and central sections near Rainbow Mountain and providing access to remote points like Daisey Pond and Hurd Pond.

The presence of the Golden Rd in the north indicates the critical role of the timber industry in accessing this terrain, which is otherwise marked by the complex Debsconeag chain, including Fifth Debsconeag Lake and Fourth Debsconeag Lake. This water-rich environment features numerous falls and rapids, such as Nesowadnehunk Falls and Little Ambejackmockamus Falls, which dictated the historic travel and portage routes used by explorers and loggers alike.