1975 Map of Bingham NW

About this map

Kennebec River corridor defines the western edge of this Somerset County landscape, providing a clear view of the waterway as it appeared in the mid-1970s. This orthophotoquad, derived from aerial photography taken in October 1975, offers a photographic record of the region's dense forest cover and high-elevation terrain. The elevation rises sharply toward the east, where several prominent peaks dominate the horizon, including Moxie Mountain, the Cow Mountain ridge, and the distinct point known as Nubble. To the north, the waters of Pleasant Pond are visible, feeding into the drainage network that includes Austin Stream. This imagery captures a moment of quiet transition in the Maine woods, documenting the timberlands and natural hydrology before decades of subsequent logging and development changed the forest canopy and local access roads.