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1932 Map of Tunk Lake

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Tunk Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Tunk Lake dominates the central landscape of this 1930s survey, surrounded by the high elevations of Black Mountain and Caribou Mtn. The region exhibits a classic Maine coastal interior topography, defined by glacial lakes and ridges that channeled early settlement toward the coast. Along the southern edge, the Maine Central railroad corridor connects the villages of Franklin and Sullivan, providing a glimpse into the era's vital transportation network before the dominance of modern highways.

Evidence of seasonal recreation and local industry appears through labels like Big Chief Camps and the Partridge Wickup Club, alongside the Fish Hatchery near T 10 S D. These features, combined with the presence of the Schoodic Mtn Fire Tower and the Wizard Pit mine, illustrate a landscape transition from timber and mineral extraction to early 20th-century sporting tourism. The map captures the intricate shoreline of Waukeag Neck and Sullivan Harbor, where tidal access met the rail line.