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1978 Map of Rainbow Lake West, 1981 Print
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1978 Map of Rainbow Lake West

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Nahmakanta Lake and Rainbow Lake dominate this 1978 orthophotoquad, which uses aerial photography to reveal the dense timberlands and complex water systems of the Maine woods. Unlike traditional line-drawn maps, this image provides a direct view of the forest canopy and shorelines as they appeared in the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, from the broad waters of Chesuncook Lake in the northwest to smaller, isolated basins like Pollywog Pond and Holbrook Pond. Linear features cutting through the vegetation suggest logging roads or survey lines, providing evidence of the working forest economy. The intricate chain of the Bean Ponds demonstrates the topographical texture of this remote region before modern development patterns altered these traditional woodland environments.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1978
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 27.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain