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1989 Map of Socatean Bay

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Socatean Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Moosehead Lake anchors this survey of the Maine north woods, showing the intricate shoreline and surrounding timberlands at the close of the 1980s. The landscape is defined by its vast water network, where Socatean Bay meets the main lake at Socatean Point. Moving inland, the map details a series of township and grant divisions, including the West Middlesex Canal Grant and the township of Tomhegan.

A network of Private roads and forestry paths suggests the region's long-standing reliance on the timber industry, further evidenced by several scattered Gravel Pits used for road maintenance. Watercourses such as Socatean Stream, Tomhegan Stream, and the curiously named South Br Carry Bk drain the upland woods into the lake, while a lone Campsite on the bay highlights the area's role as a destination for backcountry recreation and sporting.