1977 Map of B Pond

About this map

B Pond and the high peaks of the Maine woods dominate this 1977 orthophoto quadrangle, capturing the wilderness of Oxford County just before the 1980s. This hybrid map uses rectified aerial photography to show the actual forest cover and timber management patterns surrounding Surplus Mountain. The hydrology of the region is clearly visible, with the Dead Cambridge River and Cambridge River carving through the heavy timber. Unlike traditional line-drawn maps, this photo-based survey reveals the specific density of the canopy and the exact path of the West Branch Ellis River as it flows through the southeastern section of the sheet. For those researching land use or hunting historical boundaries, the map provides a literal view of Greenwood Brook and the remote terrain as it appeared during the late seventies.