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2018 Map of Spencer Bay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Moosehead Lake dominates this northern Maine landscape, where the waters of Spencer Bay stretch into the timberlands of Piscataquis County. The topography is defined by the significant drainage of the Roach River and smaller tributaries like Jewett Brook and Lucky Brook. To the north, Spencer Pond is fed by S Inlet, creating a complex wetland and water system that has long been central to the region's character.

Upland features such as Hardwood Hill rise above the shoreline, providing a vertical contrast to the many islands and points that dot the lake, including Togue Island, Salmon Island, and Fox Island. Local travel is marked by a network of specialized roads like Spencer Bay Rd and Caseys Rd, which navigate the rugged contours between the bay and Jewett Pond. The map captures the geography of The Narrows, a distinctive constriction in the water that serves as a landmark for those navigating the eastern reaches of the lake.