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1935 Map of Umsaskis Lake

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Umsaskis Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

The Allagash River waterway dominates this 1930s survey of the northern Maine woods, revealing a landscape defined by the timber industry and remote outposts. The interconnected waters of Long Lake and Umsaskis Lake are joined by The Thoroughfare, with the Long Lake Dam regulating the flow for log drives. This period of forest management is evident in the presence of various work camps and stations, including Blanchette Camp, Poulin Camp, and the American Realty Depot Camp.

Logistics for these remote sites relied on a network of primitive routes like the California Road and Tote Road, alongside a seasonal river-and-lake economy. Local infrastructure is sparse but specific, featuring the Paquetta Sch near the shore of Umsaskis Lake and a Fire Tower atop Priestly Mountain. Small-scale agricultural attempts are marked at the Harvey Farm, while the boundary line between Aroostook and Piscataquis counties cuts through the timberlands.