History:
Did you know?
The native name of Pushaw Lake was Pegwadukgomah (or Pedwadukgomah) meaning “Bent Stream Lake”, then Kukunsook meaning “Cedars” before it became Pushaw, named for an early French settler.
Books and Publications:
The following are suggested books and files related to the history of Pushaw Lake:
If you have any memories, photos, or historical research about Pushaw Lake or Little Pushaw Pond that you would like to share online with other GPLA members and the general public, please forward your contributions via email. We hope that this web page will grow over time to reflect many of the changes that our own members have experienced in lakeside living through the decades, in addition to documenting and honoring the lives and customs of previous generations on Pushaw and Little Pushaw.
The native name of Pushaw Lake was Pegwadukgomah (or Pedwadukgomah) meaning “Bent Stream Lake”, then Kukunsook meaning “Cedars” before it became Pushaw, named for an early French settler.
Books and Publications:
The following are suggested books and files related to the history of Pushaw Lake:
- "Pushaw Lake: An Historical Profile," by Winifred "Winnie" Collins. A summer resident of Gould Landing, the author worked for many years to compile and publish this work which started as a project many years ago by the late Inez Boyd. Winnie continued the work after Inez's death.
- Remember When…By Barbara (Spencer) Politis in honor of her father, Orono native Frank W. Spencer, Jr
- The Camp Fireplace By Barbara (Spencer) Politis
- The Old Town Enterprise, June 22, 1889, has an interesting article considering the source of the name Pushaw Pond.
- The Old Town Enterprise, December 22, 1894, includes an article about a proposed dam, also describing cottage growth.
- Maine Memory Network - Historical Pushaw Lake Images
If you have any memories, photos, or historical research about Pushaw Lake or Little Pushaw Pond that you would like to share online with other GPLA members and the general public, please forward your contributions via email. We hope that this web page will grow over time to reflect many of the changes that our own members have experienced in lakeside living through the decades, in addition to documenting and honoring the lives and customs of previous generations on Pushaw and Little Pushaw.
Suggested Links:
Local Cities and Towns:
Resources and Projects:
Resources and Projects:
- Alewife Restoration in Pushaw Lake
- Penobscot County Soil & Water Conservation District
- Maine Lakes Society
- Bangor Bass Club
- Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program
- New England Grassroots Environmental Fund
- Maine Loon Project (Maine Audubon)
- Maine's Interactive Field Guide to Aquatic Invaders
- Maine Department of Wildlife and Fisheries -- Know the Difference Between Northern Pike and Chain Pickerel
- Orono Land Trust Trails and Maps