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1930 Map of Tunk Lake

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of Tunk Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1930
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

The Maine Central railroad corridor anchors this coastal and wilderness survey, connecting the villages of Sullivan and Franklin to the interior backcountry. Along the tracks, remote stops like Waukeag Sta and Tunk Lake Sta provided essential access for the logging and sporting industries of the era. The landscape is a dense network of water and timber, characterized by the sprawling Tunk Lake and Donnells Pond.

Evidence of local commerce and early recreation appears throughout the townships, from the Cards Mill Str to the Wichyup Club and Big Chief Camps near the shores of Little Tunk Pond. The map detail captures the rugged transition from the tidal waters of Hog Bay and Sullivan Harbor to the prominent peaks of Schoodic Mtn and Catherine Mtn, offering a precise view of the Hancock County terrain before modern development altered the woodland character.