1975 Map of Bingham SE

About this map

The Kennebec River flows through the southwestern corner of this Somerset County landscape, which is defined by a dense network of upland drainage and timberland. This 1975 orthophotoquad provides an unvarnished aerial view of the region's topography, where Austin Stream and Gulf Stream carve through the north, and Withee Pond sits isolated in the northeast. The imagery clearly delineates the clearings and forest access routes that connect elevated landmarks like Mahoney Hill and Johnson Mountain. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this photographic study reveals the actual texture of the ground cover and the specific patterns of land use along Johnson Brook and Mahoney Brook during the mid-1970s, making it a valuable tool for understanding the physical state of the Maine woods before modern developments.