1927 Map of Sandy Bay

About this map

Penobscot River headwaters define this remote borderland in Somerset County, where the international boundary between Maine and Quebec follows the height of land. Based on topography from 1927, the map illustrates a landscape of timber and isolated agriculture before the era of modern development. Human presence is sparse, centered on small outposts such as Hilton Farm, Sandy Bay Farm, and South Branch Camp. The geography is dominated by significant elevations including Bald Mountain and Moose Mountain, which overlook a complex network of waterways like Little Canada Falls and Stony Brook. The township structure, including South Sandy Bay T 5 R 3 and Prentiss T 4 R 4, reflects the historic Maine land management system used to organize this vast wooded interior.