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1997 Map of Houghton

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Houghton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Rangeley Plantation and the surrounding township of Byron dominate this landscape, characterized by a complex network of brooks and peaks. The eastern shoreline of Mooselookmeguntic Lake anchors the western edge near Bemis, while the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the interior across Bemis Mtn. A significant piece of regional infrastructure is preserved in the Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the valley floor, south of Brimstone Mountain, reflecting the area's timber and transport history.

Water features define the terrain, from the high-elevation Sabbath Day Pond and Long Pond to the dramatic Angel Falls on Berdeen Brook. The settlement at Houghton sits along the Swift River, marking a focal point for road access and local industry, evidenced by the nearby Gravel Pit. The map captures a moment when the wilderness was managed through both conservation trails and the remnants of industrial rail corridors.