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2011 Map of Benedicta

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Benedicta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sherman Mills and Benedicta anchor this southern Aroostook County landscape, where the traditional agricultural and timber patterns of Northern Maine meet modern transit corridors. The area is defined by a dense network of water bodies, including Hocter Pond, Rush Pond, and the winding Salmon Stream, which flows south toward Gantners Landing. These waterways historically supported the local economy, complemented by the upland terrain of Horse Mountain and Lawler Ridge.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the community's footprint through established centers like the Stacyville Post Office and the curiously named settlement of Siberia. The infrastructure of the early 21st century is evident in the transition from local routes like Mill RD and Benedicta RD to the major interstate bisecting the quadrangle. From the marshes of Kelly Bog to the shores of Little Salmon Stream Lake, the map provides a clear record of the region's geography and rural layout.