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2014 Map of Barren Mountain West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Bodfish Intervale and the small settlement at Morkill anchor this survey of the Maine interior, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the high ridges. The landscape is defined by its complex network of water bodies, including the vast Lake Onawa in the southeast and the tiered system of Upper Wilson Pond and Lower Wilson Pond to the northwest. These ponds and streams are connected by steep elevations like Barren Mountain and Boarstone Mtn, which offer dramatic topographic landmarks such as Barren Slide and Big Wilson Cliffs.

The presence of Slungundy Falls along Big Wilson Stream highlights the natural water power and rugged drainage patterns of the Piscataquis County woods. Logging and access roads, including Morkill Rd and Drew Valley Rd, cut through the wilderness, linking remote outposts to the larger region near Greenville. This era of the map captures the intersection of traditional remote Maine settlement patterns and the established recreational corridor of the long-distance trail system.