2014 Map of Gardner Pond

About this map

Wheelock Mill sits at the northern edge of this North Maine Woods landscape, marking a legacy of timber harvesting and water power along the Fifth Pelletier Brook. The terrain is defined by a dense network of remote ponds and high ground, most notably Gardner Pond which is sheltered between the slopes of Gardner Mtn and the prominent Deboullie Mtn. This area in Aroostook County shows the modern footprint of logging and recreation through naming conventions like St Francis Rd and Jacque Ouellet Rd. Water bodies are the primary landmarks, ranging from the oddly named Beaver Tail Pond to the secluded Galilee Pond and the clustered Chase Ponds. The map illustrates a strictly managed wilderness where the movement of water from Sixth Pelletier Brook Lake and Togue Stream continues to dictate the local geography.