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2021 Map of Barren Mountain West

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Barren Mountain West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through this Piscataquis County landscape, crossing over Barren Mtn and descending near the dramatic Barren Ledges and Barren Slide. This mountainous region is defined by significant water systems and topographic shifts, including the Big Wilson Stream which flows past the Big Wilson Cliffs and through Bodfish Intervale. The settlement of Morkill stands as a focal point in the west, while the southeastern corner is dominated by the expanse of Lake Onawa tucked beneath Boarstone Mtn.

Numerous high-elevation ponds, such as Notch Pond, Cranberry Pond, and Brown Pond, are scattered across the Blue Ridge and surrounding peaks. The drainage patterns of Indian Stream and the falls at Slugundy Falls illustrate the complex hydrology of the Maine woods. For those studying the geography of the trail or the history of local land use, this survey identifies the critical ridges and waterways between Upper Wilson Pond and the The Narrows.