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2018 Map of Black Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Black Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Black Mtn and the surrounding high ground of Franklin County, Maine, dominate this remote landscape of the Boundary Mountains region. The complex drainage network of Alder Stream is clearly visible, with its north, south, west, and middle branches converging as they flow through the timberlands. Unlike more developed areas, the human footprint here is limited to a sparse network of logging and access roads such as Tim Pond Rd and N Branch Rd, reflecting the area's long-standing character as a managed forest and recreational wilderness.

Water is a defining element of the terrain, from the significant expanse of Tim Pond in the southeast to the scattered wetlands of Beaver Bog and Norton Brook Pond. Notable topographical landmarks include the uniquely named Toenail Ridge, Elephants Head, and the heights of Boil Mtn. The detailed contouring illustrates the steep basins and ridges, such as Cow Ridge and Sawyer Hill Ridge, that have historically shaped the logging operations and outdoor sporting traditions of this part of northern Maine.