2024 Map of Wytopitlock

About this map

The Mattawamkeag River snakes through this northern Maine landscape, serving as the central artery for the settlements of Wytopitlock and Bancroft. This interior region, where the borders of Aroostook, Penobscot, and Washington counties converge, is defined by a network of drainage systems and prominent landforms. Significant elevations such as Sherwood Mtn, Spofford Ridge, and Sweet Chopping Ridge dominate the topography, while the slow-moving Palmer Deadwater on Smith Brook illustrates the low-gradient hydrology characteristic of the area. Local genealogy and history are anchored by the Wytopitlock Cem located just off Main St. The map details a landscape of timber-related place names and remote brooks, including the evocatively named Mill Priviledge Brook and Wytopitlock Stream, reflecting the long-standing relationship between the local economy and its water resources.