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2011 Map of Abol Pond

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

West Branch Penobscot River carves through this northern Maine landscape, defining a network of interconnected waterways and specialized camps. The river's path is marked by dramatic shifts in character, from the turbulent Abol Falls and Debsconeag Falls to the quiet expansion of the Pockwockamus Deadwater. This area serves as a significant gateway for recreation and conservation, evidenced by the presence of Baxter Park Rd and established sites like Joe Francis Camp and Camp Natarswi.

Looming over the northern lakes, Abol Mountain stands as a prominent terrain feature above a dense concentration of smaller water bodies, including Helon Taylor Pond, Cranberry Pond, and Abol Pond. The geography reflects the traditional logging and sporting heritage of Piscataquis County, where long-established routes like Telos Rd and the Greenville-Millinocket Rd provide access to the remote lake basins of First Debsconeag Lake and Hurd Pond.