1989 Map of Bald Mtn Pond

About this map

Shirley Mills sits at the northeastern edge of this Maine landscape, where the West Branch Piscataquis River and numerous brooks define the drainage patterns of the late 1980s. The terrain transitions from the low wetlands of Shirley Bog and Oakes Bog to the prominent heights of Bald Mountain and Breakneck Ridge. This map captures a remote section of the Maine woods, showing the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, crossing Bald Mountain Stream and passing near the expansive Bald Mountain Pond. The survey highlights the historic township divisions of East Moxie and Blanchard Plt, reflecting a region dominated by logging, waterpower, and seasonal camps. Key landmarks like Hatch Falls and the small Cem near the village provide specific points of interest for those researching the local geography of Shirley.