2021 Map of Beetle Mountain

About this map

The East Branch Penobscot River flows through this remote section of Piscataquis County, defining a landscape dominated by a network of ponds and significant ridges. Several prominent peaks rise above the waterways, including Beetle Mtn, Grant Mtn, and Reed Mtn. The hydrology is complex, featuring the slow-moving Reed Deadwater and East Br Deadwater, along with numerous isolated bodies of water like Big Reed Pond and Snowshoe Pond. Transportation across this terrain is limited to a handful of unpaved routes such as Pinkham Rd and 43 Mile Rd, which provide access to these interior woodlands. This map captures a North Maine Woods environment where the economy is driven by logging and seasonal recreation, evidenced by the named brooks and ridges that have served as landmarks for generations of woodsmen and guides.