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1957 Map of Tunk Lake

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Tunk Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Taunton Bay and Hog Bay define the coastal character of this mid-century survey, where the rugged topography of Schoodic Mtn and Caribou Mtn meets the saltwater inlets of the Maine coast. The landscape is a complex network of glacial ponds and heaths, including Denbo Heath and Rock Dam Heath, interspersed with family-named ridges like Martin Ridge. The maritime economy and local infrastructure are visible through features like the Tidal Flat near Franklin and the presence of a Fish Hatchery and Quarry.

Community life at this time centered around the shoreline settlements of Sullivan and East Sullivan, served by the Maine Central railroad. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, such as York Hill Memorial Cem and Flanders Cem, alongside local landmarks like Union Ch and Sumner HS. The inclusion of a State Game Refuge and various camps like Big Chief Camps highlights the area's long-standing transition into a recreational and conservation landscape.