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2011 Map of Scopan Lake East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Scopan Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Scopan Lake dominates the southwestern portion of this northern Maine landscape, its irregular shoreline defined by landmarks such as Birch Point, White Point, and Sylvester Point. The area reflects a classic Aroostook County topography, where water bodies like Alder Lake are tucked between significant elevations like Squapan Mountain and Squapan Knob. Settlement is sparse and primarily water-oriented, centered on locations like Huson Landing and Walker.

Transport through the timberlands is facilitated by a network of logging and local roads, including W Chapman Rd and Seven Islands Rd, which navigate the rises of Huson Ridge. The drainage patterns are intricate, with numerous watercourses such as the North Branch Presque Isle Stream, Shields Brook, and Bogan Brook feeding the region's wetlands and lakes, illustrating the hydrological complexity of this interior forest region in the early 21st century.