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1988 Map of Hardy Pond

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Hardy Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Piscataquis River carves a deep path through this section of the Maine interior, defining the geography of the small community of Medford. This late-1980s landscape is characterized by a complex network of waterways and wetlands, including the expansive One Thousand Acre Bog and smaller features like Horseshoe Bog and Sweat Bog. These drainage patterns reflect the post-glacial terrain typical of the region, where streams like Scutaze Stream and Schoodic Stream feed into the primary river valley.

Local settlements are concentrated near the water, with Medford Center and the village of Hardy appearing as quiet focal points. Near Schoodic Pt, a Gaging Station monitors the river's flow, a critical piece of infrastructure for managing this water-dominant environment. From the elevations of Bunker Hill to the flat reaches of Lake View Plt, the map provides a clear record of the timberlands and rural township divisions at the end of the 20th century.