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2014 Map of Chain of Ponds

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Chain of Ponds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Chain of Ponds anchors this portion of Franklin County, stretching northwest through a series of connected basins and narrow channels. Historically significant for its connection to The Arnold Trl, the area represents a legacy of early wilderness transit. The settlement of Round Mountain sits at the base of its namesake height, while the landscape is defined by the high elevations of Snow Mtn, Sisk Mtn, and Indian Stream Mtn.

Water is the dominant feature of the geography, from the sprawling Big Island Pond to the secluded Snow Mountain Pond and the wetlands of Caribou Bog. Drainage patterns like Little Alder Stream and Indian Stream carve through the peaks, providing a clear view of the drainage basins before reaching the Delaware Gap. This 2014 survey captures the region's character as a dense network of timberlands, remote ponds, and the lingering presence of sporting camps and logging routes.