2021 Map of Umcolcus Lake

About this map

Umcolcus Lake dominates this northern Maine landscape, serving as the central drainage point for a complex network of waterways including Cut Brook and the East Branch Umcolcus Stream. The terrain is defined by low-lying wetlands like Wadleigh Bog and the elevated prominence of Yerxa Ridge to the northeast. This 2021 survey reveals a remote timberland environment where human activity is primarily represented by specialized logging and access routes such as Camp Violette Rd and Boody Brook Rd. The map illustrates the boundary between Penobscot and Aroostook counties as it bisects several smaller water bodies, including Smith Pond and Beaver Pond. These features highlight the importance of water resources in defining land use and geographic limits in this unsettled interior region.