2011 Map of East Carry Pond

About this map

Pierce Pond Dam stands at the northern edge of this Somerset County landscape, where the waters of Pierce Pond begin their descent toward the Kennebec River. This area is defined by the historic portage route between the river and the Dead River watershed, reflected in the names of the North Branch Carrying Place Stream and Carrying Place Stream. These waterways, along with the trio of East Carry Pond, Middle Carry Pond, and West Carry Pond, illustrate a long-standing recreational and wilderness corridor in Maine. Local encampments such as Sterlings Camps, East Carry Camps, and West Carry Camp are situated along these shorelines, suggesting a continuing tradition of sporting camps and seasonal residency. High points like Roundtop Mountain and Stewart Mountain anchor the southern terrain, while Bates Ridge divides the central drainage basins, providing a clear view of the natural and lightly developed character of the Maine woods in the early 21st century.