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2018 Map of Seven Islands

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Seven Islands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Saint John River dictates the geography of this Aroostook County landscape, winding through a series of significant bends and shoals near the Seven Islands settlement area. This portion of the river includes the Priestly Rapids, where the elevation shifts along the water's path through the deep woods. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including Priestly Brook, Lizotte Brook, and White Brook, which flows out of the small White Pond.

Access to this remote interior is provided by a series of logging and utility roads such as Escourt Rd, Blanchette Rd, and Boulevard Rd. These routes represent the modern infrastructure supporting the region's timber-driven economy. For the researcher, the map reveals the relationship between the natural watercourse and the established naming conventions for the surrounding ridges and tributaries, such as Cunliffe Brook, which feed into the primary river valley.