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2018 Map of Bean Pot Pond

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bean Pot Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mucalsea Mtn rises above a wilderness landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways and logging corridors along the border of Somerset and Piscataquis counties. The central basin is dominated by the sprawling Withey Bog, a wetland complex that feeds into Withey Brook and Loon Stream. This remote timberland area is accessed by a series of specialized forest roads, including Boulett Camp Rd and the evocatively named Dead Man Brook Rd, reflecting the region's historical and modern reliance on the logging industry.

Water features are the primary landmarks here, from the larger Bean Pot Pond to the secluded pair of Big Mucalsea Pond and Little Mucalsea Pond. The drainage patterns of Russell Stream and Gilbert Brook in the southern sector illustrate the complex topography that governs movement through these north woods. The infrastructure, such as Cassidy Deadwater Rd, follows the natural contours of the lowlands and streams, providing a clear picture of how this Maine interior is navigated.