
The confluence of the Penobscot River and the Piscataquis River anchors this Maine landscape, where the town of Howland sits at the water's edge. This modern topographic record illustrates a region defined by complex hydrography and glacial terrain, including the distinct Hoytville Horseback and Carpenter Ridge. To the north, the small settlement of Seboeis is positioned near the western shores of South Branch Lake, connected by rural routes like Lake Rd and Seboeis Rd. The map provides detailed documentation of numerous islands, including Lowell Island, Doe Island, and Big Island, alongside smaller water bodies such as Pond Farm Pond. Genealogists and local historians will find the location of the Edgcomb Cem near the southern boundary, while the presence of the Penobscot River highlights the enduring importance of these waterways to the local economy and geography of Penobscot County.
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1917 · Passadumkeag
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1933 · Boyd Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Lincoln
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Schoodic
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Schoodic
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Boyd Lake
USGS Topo · 1:50,000
1954 · Millinocket
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Boyd Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Lincoln
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Millinocket
USGS Topo · 1:250,000