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2014 Map of Basin Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Basin Mountain and its surrounding peaks dominate this landscape in Somerset County, Maine, during the early 21st century. The complex terrain is defined by the flow of the Dead River, which passes through the dramatic Grand Falls and the Spencer Rips. Remote landings like Hayden Landing and Spring Lake Landing serve as rare points of human access along these watercourses, while an intricate network of unpaved roads such as Old Spencer Rd and N Bowtown Rd navigate the timbered valleys.

The hydrology of the region is exceptionally dense, featuring numerous high-altitude basins including Lower Enchanted Pond and Eagle Pond. Significant peaks like Hurricane Mtn and Stony Brook Mtn rise between these water bodies, framing The Basin and The Norways. This 2014 survey captures a moment in time where the wilderness remains largely intact, primarily used for recreation and forestry, evidenced by the named brooks and ponds that have long supported the local logging culture.