2024 Map of Bean Pot Pond

About this map

The wild hydrologic network of north-central Maine is meticulously documented here, where the boundary between Somerset and Piscataquis counties cuts through a landscape of remote timberlands and interconnected waterways. The central feature, Bean Pot Pond, is situated among a complex of drainage systems including Withey Brook and the expansive Withey Bog, reflecting the low-lying, water-rich character of this glacial terrain. Movement through this region is defined by primitive logging corridors such as Scott Brook Rd and Boulett Camp Rd, which provide the only land-based access to landmarks like Big Mucalsea Pond and the headwaters of Loon Stream. This survey serves as a vital record for understanding the modern footprint of the Maine North Woods, showing how historic stream names like Russell Stream and Smith Brook continue to define the geography of the working forest.