2024 Map of Upper Russell Pond

About this map

Chemquasabamticook Lake and its surrounding watershed dominate this portion of the North Maine Woods, a landscape defined by an intricate network of glacial ponds and drainage streams. The map traces the headwaters of the East Branch Allagash Stream, illustrating the interconnected nature of the regional hydrology through names like Upper Russell Pond, Middle Russell Pond, and Lower Russell Pond. These water bodies are hemmed in by prominent local elevations such as Mud Pond Ridge and Narrow Ridge. Modern access into this remote timberland is documented via primitive routes like Cyr Rd and Crescent Pond Rd, which wind through the dense forest and around the marshes of Mud Pond. The survey highlights the characteristic drainage patterns of the northern wilderness, where brooks like Snare Brook and Gannett Brook feed into larger lake systems.