1989 Map of East Carry Pond

About this map

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the heart of this Somerset County landscape, tracing the high ground above a series of significant glacial water bodies. This 1989 survey reveals the remote character of the Maine woods during the late twentieth century, where the primary human mark on the land is a network of trails and unimproved roads used for forestry and recreation. The geography is dominated by the linear alignment of West Carry Pond, Middle Carry Pond, and East Carry Pond, which serve as a natural corridor through Carrying Place Town. To the east, the Kennebec River forms a major boundary near Caratunk. High points such as Bates Ridge and Roundtop Mtn overlook the drainage systems of Sandy Stream and Jewett Stream, illustrating the complex hydrology that historically defined portage routes in this region.