1984 Map of Richardson Pond

About this map

The western Maine wilderness of Oxford County is defined by a massive network of waterways and timberlands in the early 1980s. Aziscohos Lake dominates the western edge of the map, regulated by the Aziscohos Dam and supporting recreational access through the Boat Ramp Campground near Black Brook Cove. This map captures a landscape divided by large geographic townships and plantations, including Lincoln Plantation, Adamstown, and Richardsontown. Notable peaks like Observatory Mountain and Aziscohos Mountain rise between the major lake basins, while smaller interior waters like Richardson Pond and Pepperpot Pond drain through Mill Brook toward the West Arm of Upper Richardson Lake. The topography reflects a remote area primarily managed for timber and seasonal recreation, with numerous logging roads and trails connecting the isolated coves and peaks.