2021 Map of Spider Lake

About this map

Spider Lake and Pleasant Lake anchor this remote section of the Maine North Woods in the early twenty-first century. The landscape is characterized by a high concentration of water bodies and dramatic topographic rises, including the prominent Harrow Mtn and Pleasant Mtn in the north, and the steep Cliff Ridge overlooking Cliff Lake to the southwest. This area, historically significant for logging and back-country recreation, is interconnected by a network of seasonal access routes such as Church Dam Rd and Churchill Dam Rd. The map detail traces the intricate drainage patterns of the region, from the headwaters of Pleasant Stream to the various branches of N Br Soper Brook. The presence of features like Upper Portage Pond suggests the long-standing traditional routes used to traverse these interconnected waterways between the distinct ridges of Echo Ridge and the surrounding basin.