2021 Map of Forest

About this map

The international border between the United States and Canada cuts across the northeastern corner of this Washington County landscape, defined by the waters of Spednic Mountain and Grand Lake. The small settlements of Forest and Tomah anchor the local geography, connected by a network of waterways including Tomah Stream and Butterfield Brook. The terrain is marked by significant elevations such as Greenland Mountain and Spruce Mountain, which rise above a complex system of wetlands and lakes like Crooked Brook Lake and Little Pickerel Pond. To the west, the Cowboys Air Ranch provides a distinct landmark near Forest City Road. This 2021 update by the U.S. Geological Survey details the contemporary hydrography and topography of this borderland, where the intricate drainage of The Basin and Beaver Brook reflects the natural character of the Maine woods.