1977 Map of Spencer Bay, 1981 Print
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1977 Map of Spencer Bay

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Spencer Bay dominates this orthophoto, reaching deep into the forested interior of Piscataquis County as a major arm of Moosehead Lake. Created from aerial photography taken in late 1977, the imagery reveals the intricate shoreline and dense timberlands characteristic of the North Maine Woods. The landscape is defined by its water systems, where the Roach River enters the bay from the east and Jewett Brook drains the marshy lowlands nearby. To the north, the isolated Spencer Pond is separated from the main bay by a narrow neck of land, while Hardwood Hill provides a distinct topographical rise amidst the surrounding wetlands. This document captures the wilderness state of the region before modern development, recording the exact placement of remote water bodies like Lucky Pond and the network of logging roads that began to penetrate the timber stands.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1977
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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