1988 Map of Big Shanty Mountain

About this map

Big Shanty Mountain and the surrounding peaks of the Maine woods dominate this terrain in the late 1980s. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of White Cap Mtn and Saddleback Mountain, with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winding through the northwest corner. This area, largely comprised of unorganized territories such as Shawtown and T B R 11 W E L S, shows a wild hydrology of interconnected water bodies including Sixth Roach Pond, B Pond, and the East Branch Pleasant River. A single Gravel Pit near the mountain slopes hints at localized resource extraction, while the network of unimproved roads and trails provides the only access through the dense forests and around landmarks like Little Shanty Mountain.