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1988 Map of Sebec Lake West

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Sebec Lake West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Sebec Lake and its intricate northern shoreline dominate this 1980s landscape, where the town of Willimantic meets the rugged topography of Piscataquis County. This survey captures a transitional wilderness era defined by seasonal lakeside life and forestry, marked by remote points like Earley Landing and Packard Landing. The terrain is characterized by steep rises such as Hedgehog Mountain and Granite Mtn, with the Wilson River and Ship Pond Stream feeding into the massive water body.

Evidence of recreation and small-scale infrastructure appears through the establishment of Peaks-Kenny State Park on the southern shore and a remote Landing Strip near Bucks Cove. Further north, the map details a complex network of smaller basins, including Big Benson Pond and First Buttermilk Pond, alongside the tiny settlement of Onawa tucked against Lake Onawa. The cartography preserves the specific nomenclature of the region's geological and water features, from Gibraltar Ledge to the narrow passage known as The Narrows.