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1988 Map of Rainbow Lake East

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Rainbow Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Rainbow Lake dominates the central landscape of this wilderness area in Piscataquis County, surrounded by a complex network of glacial ponds and mountain peaks. The northern edge of the sheet is defined by the powerful West Branch Penobscot River, where a series of dramatic river features include Big Ambejackmockamus Falls, Little Niagara Falls, and the Nesowadnehunk Deadwater. This 1980s topography documents a region managed for both conservation and recreation, with a significant portion of the land falling within the southern boundary of Baxter State Park.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the mountains, passing near Rainbow Mtn and Daisey Pond. The map reveals the area's remote character through its lack of permanent settlements, instead highlighting the township and range system with boundaries like T 2 R 10 W E L S. Industrial activity is limited to a single Sand and Gravel Pit near the river, while the numerous water bodies like Hurd Pond and Horserace Ponds emphasize the territory's rugged, water-carved geography.