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1961 Map of Spider Lake

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Spider Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Spider Lake and its surrounding Maine wilderness are defined by an intricate network of waterways and timber-management infrastructure during the early 1960s. The terrain is structured by township and range divisions, such as T 9 R 11 Wels, revealing a landscape primary used for forestry and remote recreation. Evidence of this seasonal occupancy is seen at the State Forest Service Camp and a Lookout Tower atop Beetle Mtn.

Glacial hydrology dominates the area, from the cascading Thirtyfoot Falls to the chain of First Currier Pond through Sixth Currier Pond. Transportation is limited to a primary Tote Road and smaller trails, which provided access to lumbering camps and remote fishing spots like Munsungan Lake and Pleasant Lake. The map details the complex ridge systems, including Bluffer Ridge and Cliff Ridge, which separate the myriad ponds and streams that feed into the larger basins.