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1952 Map of First Roach Pond

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of First Roach Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Kokadjo serves as the primary outpost in this landscape of the Maine North Woods during the mid-20th century. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of water bodies and timber-rich township divisions, including the notable Bowdoin College Grant (West) T8 R10 and Bowdoin College Grant (East) T7 R10. Significant landmarks such as the VABM Lookout Tower atop Number Four Mtn and the State Fish Hatchery reflect the era's focus on forest fire prevention and local conservation.

A legendary stretch of the Appalachian Trail traverses the southern peaks, crossing over White Cap Mtn and passing near the Pleasant River. The hydrology is dominated by the massive First Roach Pond and its connection via the Roach River to Second Roach Pond. This survey, based on 1947 aerial photography, documents the region before modern development, preserving the early footprint of logging roads and remote ponds like Lazy Tom Pond and Jewett Pond.