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1954 Map of Spider Lake, 1955 Print
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1954 Map of Spider Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Pleasant Lake and the labyrinthine waterways of the Piscataquis wilderness define this mid-century survey of the North Maine Woods. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of glacial ponds and interconnecting streams, including Spider Lake, Chase Lake, and the sprawling Munsungun Lake. This era shows a remote interior accessed primarily by a few trails and a lone Jeep Trail, illustrating the region's character as a timber and sporting territory before modern development. Notable elevations such as Soper Mountain and Pleasant Mtn rise above the wetlands. A lone Lookout Tower sits atop Beetle Mtn, signaling the area's ongoing management for fire protection. Small features like Sewall Deadwater on Munsungun Brook provide specific location data for those researching the historical hydrology and logging routes of the upper Penobscot watershed.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain