2011 Map of Barren Mountain East

About this map

The West Branch Pleasant River carves a dramatic path through this section of Piscataquis County, marked by a series of cascades including Stair Falls, Billings Falls, Buttermilk Falls, and Screw Auger Falls. This mountainous terrain is anchored by the ridge line of Barren Mountain, where the Barren Mountain Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark. To the south, the waters of Lake Onawa and Indian Pond provide a contrast to the high elevations of Fourth Mountain and Columbus Mountain. The Presence of The Hermitage and the historic route of Katahdin Iron Works Rd indicate the area's long-standing connection to early Maine industry and wilderness retreats. This landscape is further defined by its complex hydrology, featuring the Second Narrows of Long Pond and numerous smaller water bodies like Pugwash Pond and Sampson Pond.