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1989 Map of Kind and Bartlett Mtn.

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Kind and Bartlett Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

King and Bartlett Mountain and Spotted Spruce Mtn anchor this Maine wilderness landscape, where the Somerset and Franklin county lines meet within a complex network of timberlands and high-elevation waters. The map reveals a backcountry infrastructure of remote camps and resource management, notably at Kibby Kamp and the small settlement at Jim Pond. Water is the defining characteristic of this terrain, ranging from larger bodies like King and Bartlett Lake to the uniquely named Joe Pokum Pond and the extensive Joe Pokum Bog.

A Radio Tower on the eastern heights and a Gravel Pit suggest the ongoing intersection of technology and industry in these northern woods. The presence of Spencer Dam and the flow of Spencer Stream illustrate how the environment was shaped for logging and water management. For the researcher, the map preserves a detailed view of these remote townships before modern development further altered the access routes and forest composition.