1975 Map of Winterville SW

About this map

Fish River Lake and Carr Pond anchor the southern reaches of this orthophotograph, representing the dense forest and water-dominant landscape of northern Maine in the mid-1970s. The aerial imagery captures the area’s timber-based character, showing the texture of the canopy and the winding path of the Fish River as it cuts across the center of the quadrangle. Elevation is marked by the presence of Ferguson Mountain, while nearby Ferguson Pond sits in the high northern terrain. Unlike standard topographic maps, this aerial perspective reveals the actual density of the woods and the specific patterns of clearing or access trails that supported the region's land use during this period, offering a literal view of the ground cover as it existed on October 9, 1975.