1977 Map of Jim Pond

About this map

Kibby Range dominates the rugged interior of this 1977 orthophotograph, a specialized document prepared by the Geological Survey to show the exact ground cover and drainage patterns of this Franklin County wilderness. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this imagery reveals the dense forest canopy and precise paths of the Dead River and its various tributaries. The confluence of the North Branch and the main river channel is clearly visible, as are the numerous smaller waterways like Gold Brook and Alder Stream that feed into the valley. At the eastern edge of the survey, Jim Pond provides a significant water feature amidst the high-elevation terrain. This orthophotoquad is an essential resource for those studying the hydrology of the Kibby Stream watershed and the undisturbed landscape of late-1970s Maine before modern development or forest management altered these specific slopes.