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2021 Map of Canaan

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Canaan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Canaan and the surrounding Somerset County landscape are defined by a dense concentration of burial grounds and water bodies, reflecting a long-settled rural character. The settlement is centered near the junction of Main St and Hinckley Rd, adjacent to the winding Carrabassett Stream. This area is a focal point for genealogical research, containing the Old Village Cem, Tobey Cem, and New Walker Cem within a small radius of the town center.

Outside the village, the terrain rises toward several family-named landmarks such as Jewell Hill, Tibbetts Hill, and Goodwin Hill. The hydrography of the region is notably diverse, featuring the sprawling Canaan Bog and several significant ponds including Lake George, Sibley Pond, and Morrill Pond. These water bodies, along with the branches of Black Stream, have historically influenced the placement of roads like Morrill Pond Rd and Sibley Pond Rd, which continue to connect these upland waters to the community at Church Hill.