2011 Map of Bald Mountain Pond

About this map

Bald Mountain Pond and the surrounding wilderness of Piscataquis County are defined by a complex network of waterways and logging roads. The West Branch Piscataquis River meanders south through the center of the sheet, fed by tributaries like Big Bennett Brook and Little Moxie Brook. This 2011 survey documents a landscape focused on timber and outdoor recreation, where the Appalachian Trl crosses the southeastern corner near Breakneck Ridge. Smaller water bodies like Ordway Pond and Mud Pond are accessible via a web of named tracks including Shirley Tote Rd and Bald Mountain Rd. In the northeast, the Shirley Mills Cemetery serves as a genealogical waypoint near the junction of West Rd and Muzzy Rd. The presence of features like Hatch Falls and West Shirley Bog illustrates the varied hydrography of this upland terrain.