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2021 Map of Abol Pond

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Abol Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The West Branch Penobscot River carves through this northern Maine wilderness, punctuated by numerous rapids and wide stillwaters. Significant drops such as Abol Falls, Pockwockamus Falls, and Debsconeag Falls separate the sluggish stretches of the Pockwockamus Deadwater and Debsconeag Deadwater. This area is a critical junction for outdoor recreation, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the landscape near the foot of Abol Mtn.

The industrial character of the region is defined by the Golden Rd and GNP Golden Rd, private logging routes that facilitate timber transport across the county. Surrounding these corridors is an intricate network of water bodies, including the isolated Hurd Pond and First Debsconeag Lake. This 2021 survey details the modern configuration of these logging roads as they intersect with established natural landmarks like Abol Pond and the Lower Togue Pond.