2024 Map of Barren Mountain West

About this map

Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through this Piscataquis County landscape, crossing a complex network of streams and ridges that define the Maine wilderness. The map reveals a geography dominated by water and high relief, from the expansive Upper Wilson Pond and its constricted passage at The Narrows to the steep eastern faces of Boarstone Mtn and the Barren Ledges. The small settlement at Morkill stands as a rare point of named habitation in an area otherwise characterized by timber roads like Ki Rd and prominent natural landmarks such as Slugundy Falls. The arrangement of features like Bodfish Intervale suggests the importance of lower-lying meadows amidst the surrounding peaks, while named water bodies like Rum Pond and Secret Pond indicate a well-traversed backcountry often utilized for recreation and resource management.