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1989 Map of Embden Pond

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Embden Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Embden Pond dominates the center of this Somerset County landscape, serving as a focal point for the surrounding townships of Embden, Concord, and Lexington. The map illustrates a complex network of water bodies and drainages, from the Carrabassett River in the southwest to the Kennebec River in the northeast. This 1980s survey captures a transition in land use, where traditional landmarks like the State Fish Hatchery and local Cem sites sit alongside modern utility infrastructure like the prominent north-south Transmission Line.

Elevations vary significantly across the quadrangle, anchored by Old Bluff Mountain and Savage Hill in the north. The area between Hancock Pond and Sandy Pond is marked by numerous smaller features such as Boynton Pond and Mud Pond, connected by various brooks and streams. The presence of a Boat Ramp on the southern shore of the main pond indicates the area's established role in local recreation and conservation during this era.