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2011 Map of Chain of Ponds

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chain of Ponds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Round Pond anchors this high-country landscape in northwestern Maine, where a series of interconnected water bodies stretches through the terrain. The presence of the Chain Lakes Dam at the southeastern reach of the ponds suggests a managed water level that supports both the local ecosystem and the seasonal habitations at Chain of Ponds Camp and Upper Farm. The geography is defined by significant elevations, including Snow Mountain and Bag Pond Mountain, which divide the various drainage basins.

Water moves through a complex network of tributaries such as Indian Stream and the North Branch Alder Stream. The area maintains its remote character with limited road access, notably Natanis Point Rd, which skirts the northern ponds. From the wetlands of Caribou Bog to the summit of Round Mountain, the map documents a territory primarily dedicated to conservation, timber, and seasonal recreation.