2021 Map of Foster Ridge

About this map

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the northern portion of this Maine landscape, passing just south of Bald Mountain Pond. This interior region, spanning the border between Somerset and Piscataquis counties, is defined by a dense network of water bodies and bogs, including Kingsley Bog, Nye Bog, and Whitman Bog. The presence of Hilton Cem and Titcomb Cem along the southern road networks points to the legacy of local families who settled near Crockett Ridge. Historical transport routes such as Stagecoach Rd and Blanchard Rd connect the higher elevations of Foster Ridge with the lowland drainage of Palmer Stream and the expansive Baker Flowage. The map details a wilderness area where the timber and recreation economies meet, evidenced by the numerous ponds like Austin Pond and Marble Pond.