1978 Map of Hay Mountain

About this map

Gulf Hagas Mountain and the surrounding Maine wilderness are captured in this orthophotomap, showing the landscape as it appeared in late October 1978. The imagery highlights the drainage patterns of the West Branch Pleasant River and a series of interconnected water bodies, including Big Lyford Pond and the First Roach Pond at the northern edge. The orthophoto format provides a clear view of the timbered ridges and glacial pond structures without the abstraction of traditional contour lines. Prominent peaks such as Hay Mountain and West Peak rise above the river valley, while the First West Branch Pond and Second West Branch Pond sit within the high plateaus of this interior region. This document serves as a photographic baseline for studying land use and forest cover in this undeveloped portion of the state.