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1905 Map of Bingham

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Bingham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Bingham area of Somerset County appears here in the early twentieth century, defined by a rugged interior of prominent peaks and a complex network of glacial ponds and streams. Moxie Mountain and Bald Mountain dominate the northern terrain, overlooking a landscape carved by Pleasant Pond Stream and the Austin Stream. The settlement at Caratunk sits along the western boundary, while the township divisions of Moscow, Concord, and Mayfield structure the developing timber and recreational lands of the upper Kennebec Valley.

Water features are remarkably dense across this survey, from the secluded Heald Ponds and Chase Pond to family-named landmarks like Merrill Pond and Tibbetts Pond in the south. The presence of Hawk Lodge and scattered camps indicates the region's transition into a destination for sport and wilderness retreat. For genealogists and researchers, the map provides precise locations for early structures and trails situated between Pleasant Ridge and the winding course of the local brooks.