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2014 Map of Bald Mountain Pond

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The West Branch Piscataquis River flows through this remote stretch of the North Woods, carving a path between the high ground of Blue Top and Breakneck Ridge. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of wetlands and water bodies, including W Shirley Bog, Bald Mountain Pond, and Little Moxie Pond. The county line between Somerset Co and Piscataquis Co bisects the terrain, illustrating the political divisions in this heavily forested region.

Outdoor heritage is evident in the presence of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which winds past Bald Mtn and across various mountain streams. Traces of early settlement and local family names are preserved through landmarks like Shirley Mills Cem and the naming of small tributaries such as Stricklin Brook and Lord Brook. The map also details a labyrinth of timber and access roads, including Maheux Rd and Crossover Rd, which serve the interior backcountry.