1977 Map of Black Brook Pond

About this map

The Kennebec River carves a deep, winding path through the Somerset County forest in this 1977 orthophoto survey. This specialized imagery, rectified from aerial photography, provides a literal view of the dense Maine canopy and the hydrology of the Upper Kennebec region. Dominating the southeastern quadrant is the elongated basin of Black Brook Pond, which feeds northward toward the river. To the west, the topographic prominence of Wilson Hill stands as a primary landmark in a landscape defined by dramatic relief and drainage patterns. The course of Chase Stream further illustrates the complex watershed that characterizes this section of the Maine interior, offering researchers a precise look at the land cover and water levels before more modern developments or shifts in timber management changed the forest floor.