1975 Map of Stacyville SW

About this map

Kelloch Mountain and Whetstone Mountain dominate the wooded interior of Penobscot County in this mid-1970s orthophotograph. This specific type of survey, captured from aerial imagery taken on October 9, 1975, provides a direct visual of the dense forest canopy and natural drainages typical of the Maine North Woods before later development or harvesting altered the landscape. The south-western portion of the quadrangle reveals the shoreline of Millinocket Lake, a major hydrologic feature in a region defined by its timber and water resources. Between the high points, Millinocket Ridge forms a distinct topographic spine, offering a look at the untouched terrain character that defined this area's geography during the latter half of the twentieth century.