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2014 Map of Abol Pond

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Abol Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Abol Mountain dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, its steep contours rising above a complex network of glacial ponds and moving water. The West Branch Penobscot River winds through the center of the terrain, marked by notable features such as Abol Falls and Pockwockamus Falls. This area is a critical junction for wilderness travel, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail crosses the path of Abol Stream and intersects with the famous Golden Rd.

Remote pond systems like Helon Taylor Pond, Upper Togue Pond, and Lower Togue Pond define the eastern drainage. Access is provided by a series of specialized routes including Baxter Park Rd and the Park Tote Rd, reflecting the area's history of logging and conservation. The presence of the Classroom and Hiking Trl near River Pond suggests the educational and recreational use of this watershed in the modern era.