2011 Map of Upper Russell Pond

About this map

Upper Russell Pond and the surrounding North Maine Woods of Piscataquis County are defined by a complex network of waterways feeding the Allagash wilderness. This 2011 survey captures the hydrological character of the T9 R15 WELS township, showing the interconnected basins of Middle Russell Pond, Lower Russell Pond, and Crescent Pond. The prominence of Boise Cascade Rd cutting through the center of the sheet reflects the active timber industry and land management history of this territory. Higher elevations such as Mud Pond Ridge separate the various drainages, including the East Branch Allagash Stream and the winding course of Snare Brook. The map reveals the precise shoreline of Chemquasabamticook Lake and smaller, isolated water bodies like Narrow Pond, providing a detailed record of the region’s topography before further shifts in forest management or natural shoreline erosion occur.