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2011 Map of Big Spencer Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Big Spencer Mountain dominates the southern landscape of this remote Maine township, a region defined by its complex network of waterways and glacial ponds. The eastern edge is anchored by the sprawling reaches of Ragged Lake, while the western border follows the shoreline of Lobster Lake. Between these major bodies, the interior is a mosaic of smaller basins including Cranberry Pond, Blood Pond, and the aptly named Grass Pond.

Surface drainage is dictated by a system of winding streams such as Maxfield Brook and Pine Stream, which connect these isolated waters through the forested terrain. The presence of peaks like Black Cap Mountain provides topographical contrast to the low-lying wetlands and brooks. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a landscape focused on natural preservation and resource management, where established place names reflect a long history of seasonal navigation and timber-era geography.