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1950 Map of Sebec Lake

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Sebec Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Monson and the surrounding slate-quarrying district define the southwestern landscape of this Piscataquis County region. The map highlights the industrial heritage of the area through features like Kineo Quarry and Farm Quarry No 1, alongside the infrastructure of the Canadian Pacific railroad which cuts through the mountainous terrain. The northern half of the sheet is dominated by a succession of peaks including Barren Mountain, Fourth Mtn, and East Chairback Mtn, with the Appalachian Trail threading through these heights.

Remote settlements and sporting camps such as Onawa and The Hermitage sit at the edge of significant water bodies like Lake Onawa and the West Branch Pleasant River. To the south, Sebec Lake provides a focal point for lakeside landings including Earley Landing and Packard Landing. The presence of the Little Wilson Sch and community cemeteries like Hillside Cem provides critical points of reference for those researching local family history in these rural townships.