2018 Map of Chain of Ponds

About this map

Chain of Ponds anchors this mountainous landscape in Franklin County, where the topography rises sharply toward peaks such as Snow Mtn and Mt Pisgah. The map details a complex drainage system defining the borderlands of western Maine, including the high-altitude Snow Mountain Pond and the secluded Big Island Pond. Grounded in the logging and sporting traditions of the region, the survey shows a network of access points like Natanis Point Rd and Sports Camp Rd that weave between the steep slopes of Indian Stream Mtn and Bag Pond Mtn. The presence of the Around Pond Trl and the distinct formation of Delaware Gap illustrate the intersection of physical geography and recreational use in this backcountry terrain. From the northern reaches of Caribou Bog to the southern elevations of Toenail Ridge, the area remains dominated by its namesake water bodies and high ridgelines.