1955 Map of Traveler Mountain

About this map

Baxter State Park and its dominant geological elevations define this portion of the Maine north woods during the mid-1950s. The landscape is anchored by the massive Traveler Mountain range, featuring The Traveler and North Traveler Mtn, whose ridges rise sharply above the East Branch Penobscot River. Water dominates the eastern and northern portions of the quadrangle, notably at Grand Lake Matagamon, where Louse Island and Hub Hall Cove mark the shoreline. Human presence is sparse, represented by isolated outposts like Trout Brook Farm and Black Brook Farm. The transportation network consists primarily of rough paths such as the Freezeout Road and a Tote Road, reflecting the area's history of logging and early conservation. Significant river features like Grand Pitch on the Penobscot illustrate the treacherous nature of these waterways before modern management.