2014 Map of East Carry Pond

About this map

Appalachian National Scenic Trail hikers and local historians can trace the rugged north-south traverse through this portion of Somerset County, where the trail winds past several significant glacial water bodies. The landscape is defined by the historic portage route indicated by East Carry Pond, Middle Carry Pond, and West Carry Pond, reflecting the traditional travel patterns between the Kennebec River and western Maine waters. Elevation changes are marked by Bates Ridge and the prominent Hedgehog Mtn to the northwest. A network of secondary roads, such as Carrying Place Rd and Middle Rd, provides access to these remote ponds and the numerous tributary streams like Sandy Stream and N Br Carrying Place Stream. The inclusion of Arnolds Point on the western shore of West Carry Pond offers a specific landmark for those studying local geography and shoreline features within this heavily wooded plantation area.