2024 Map of Saint Zacharie North

About this map

The Southwest Branch Saint John River forms a jagged international boundary through this remote corner of Somerset County, where the United States meets Canada. The landscape is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and small waterways, including the appropriately named La Petite Rivière and La Grosse Rivière. These waters feed into the primary river system or collect in basins like Lac des Abénaquis and Lac Fortin. Aside from the presence of Baker Lake Rd, the region remains largely characterized by its hydrology and natural contours, reflecting a modern period of minimal development along the border. The French nomenclature of features like Rivière Baillargé and Lac à Nadeau highlights the cross-border cultural influence and the geographic continuity of the northern Maine woods.