2011 Map of Jackson Mountain

About this map

Jackson Mountain and the peaks of the Blue Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape in Franklin County, defined by a complex drainage system that feeds the Swift River and the Sandy River. The terrain is marked by significant topographical relief, transitioning from the heights of Tumbledown Mountain and Little Jackson Mountain down to hidden basins like Witham Bog. This early 21st-century survey reveals an environment where water and elevation dictate the land's character, as seen in the high-altitude Tumbledown Pond and the cascading waters at Smalls Falls. Numerous streams, including the East Branch Swift River and Jont Stream, carve through the valleys, illustrating the natural watershed patterns of the Maine wilderness before modern development altered these remote drainages.