1975 Map of Scraggly Lake NW

About this map

The northern Maine wilderness of Washington County is captured here through 1975 aerial photography, showcasing a landscape defined by its natural drainage patterns rather than human development. The winding path of the Stream and various branches of the Brook carve through the dense forest, providing the only clear landmarks in an otherwise unbroken canopy. This orthophotograph, rectified from imagery taken in November of that year, highlights the intricate relationship between the low-lying wetlands and the upland timber that has long supported the region's logging industry. The absence of named roads or structures underscores the isolation of this corner of the state during the mid-1970s, making it a valuable reference for understanding the primitive state of the backcountry before modern topographical mapping fully delineated the terrain.