2014 Map of Spring Lake

About this map

Spring Lake and the interconnected waters of the Pistol Lake chain dominate this Maine interior landscape, where the boundary between Penobscot and Hancock counties cuts through dense woodlands and wetlands. The terrain is characterized by a complex glacial hydrography, featuring the expansive One Thousand Acre Heath to the northwest and the prominent elevation of Duck Mtn to the southeast. Waterways like the Passadumkeag River and Pistol Stream link numerous bodies of water, including Lower Pistol Lake, Middle Pistol Lake, and Upper Pistol Lake. Human footprint is light, primarily represented by remote access routes such as Nicatous Stream Rd and Weir Pond Rd, which serve the timberlands and seasonal camps around Nicatous Lake and Trueworthy Pond. This survey captures the region's character as a managed wilderness, where name-bearing ponds and brooks provide the primary navigational landmarks.