1988 Map of Black Brook Pond

About this map

The Kennebec River carves a deep valley through this Maine township, defining the landscape of West Forks Plantation and the surrounding unorganized territories in the late 1980s. This survey illustrates the intricate water network of Somerset County, where significant drainages like Black Brook and Chase Stream feed into the river system. The map highlights the complex Maine land system of townships and ranges, clearly delineating boundaries for Moxie Gore, Squaretown, and Johnson Mountain. Numerous ponds such as Ellis Pond and Black Brook Pond are scattered throughout the timberlands, connected by primitive logging routes like the Tracy Line. An active Gravel Pit and various private roads suggest the industrial use of the land for forestry and resource extraction during this era.