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2011 Map of Wallagrass Lakes

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wallagrass Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Saucier Camp and Labbe Camp anchor a landscape defined by seasonal residency and the North Woods timber economy in the early 21st century. This northern Aroostook County terrain is heavily segmented by the North Branch Birch River and South Branch Birch River, which converge near Nichols Rapids. The prevalence of named camps, such as Gagnon Sugar Camp and Falls Camp, suggests a region deeply utilized for recreation and traditional forestry practices.

Water management is evident through features like Austins Dam and the Birch River Dam near the Ox Bow. These landmarks, along with specialized routes like the Wallagrass Tote Rd, reflect a working forest environment. Smaller water bodies like Dickwood Lake and Ben Lake are connected by an intricate network of brooks, including Godfrey Brook and Pinette Brook, which have long dictated movement through these woods.