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1978 Map of Trout Mountain

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Trout Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Millinocket Lake dominates the southern portion of this orthophotoquad, showing the intricate shoreline and surrounding wetlands of northern Maine in the late 1970s. The aerial imagery captures the heavily forested landscape where Sandy Stream drains southward toward the lake basin. Rising above the dense timber is the distinct profile of Trout Mountain, a landmark in this undeveloped region.

The map provides a detailed look at the glacial geography of the area, featuring a chain of water bodies including Lower Togue Pond, Logan Ponds, and the isolated Bottle Pond. This specific format of orthophotography allows for the study of timber density and natural drainage patterns before modern recreational or commercial changes, preserving the wilderness character of the Penobscot County interior.