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2018 Map of Hardy Pond

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Hardy Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Piscataquis River cuts through this rural landscape on the border of Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, defining the region's historical transit and settlement patterns. Near the bend in the river lies the town of Medford, where researchers can find the Schoodic Cem and the remnants of former industrial corridors. The transition from rail-based transport to modern roads is evident in the presence of an Abandoned Railroad Grade and the nearby Railroad Bed Rd, which once connected these riverside communities to larger markets.

North of the river, the terrain becomes increasingly wetland-heavy, dominated by the waters of Hardy Pond and the expansive One Thousand Acre Bog. The small settlement of Hardy sits along the Hardy Pond Rd, while elevated features like Randall Ridge and Bunker Hill provide contrast to the low-lying bogs such as Horseshoe Bog and Sweat Bog. This area remains a complex network of streams and truck roads, including Hardy Brook Truck Rd, reflecting the local timber and bog-land economy.