2011 Map of Tunk Lake

About this map

Tunk Lake dominates this inland Hancock County landscape, where the granite peaks of the Downeast region rise sharply above a dense network of glacial ponds and streams. In the early 21st century, this area maintains its character as a managed wilderness and recreational destination, evidenced by the Big Chief Camps and the intricate system of small water bodies like Little Tunk Pond and Wizard Pond. The topography is defined by significant elevations including Catherine Mountain, Black Mountain, and Blackwood Mountain, which frame the deep waters of the main lake. Evidence of local water management and perhaps former industrial use can be seen at Barbless Pond Dam and West Bay Pond Dam. Further south, the map identifies Goodwin Siding, a name often associated with the rail history of the region, situated near the headwaters of Chicken Mill Stream.