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1943 Map of Wabassus Lake

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Wabassus Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Machias River drainage system dominates this portion of Washington County, where a complex network of glacial lakes and portages defined the region's movement and industry in the early 1940s. The settlement of Grand Lake Stream serves as a primary hub near the northern reaches of the quadrangle, while smaller outposts like The Birches, Holland Camp, and Knox Lake Camp indicate the area's history as a remote wilderness for logging and sporting.

Strategic landmarks such as the Dennison Portage between Pocumcus Lake and Sysladobsis Lake highlight the historical importance of water-based transit. The landscape is defined by significant ridges and peaks, including Wabassus Mtn and Farm Cove Mtn, while the Second Dam on the lower lakes suggests early water management. These features, along with numerous named coves and brooks like Morrison Cove and Dark Cove Brook, offer a detailed view of the Maine woods before modern development altered these traditional waterways.