2014 Map of Silver Lake

About this map

Silver Lake and the West Branch Pleasant River anchor this topographic view of the Maine woods, revealing a landscape defined by industrial access and natural water systems. The network of unimproved roads, including Ore Mountain Rd and Dexter Mills Rd, provides access to the high peaks of Chairback Mtn and Saddleback Mtn. The terrain is deeply carved by numerous drainages such as Big White Brook and Houston Brook, which feed into major water bodies like Big Houston Pond and Sucker Brook Pond. The presence of Ore Mtn and its associated roadway suggests a history of resource extraction or land management in this remote Piscataquis County region, while the various "Pond" and "Brook" designations reflect the classic hydrography of the Northern Maine wilderness.