2024 Map of King And Bartlett Lake

About this map

King and Bartlett Lake and Spencer Lake dominate this high-elevation wilderness in Somerset County, where a complex network of waterways defines the landscape. The drainage system is anchored by Spencer Stream and Little Spencer Stream, which navigate through features such as Spencer Gut and the turbulent Gore Rapids. This terrain is characterized by significant peaks like Bear Mtn, Black Nubble, and Pray Hill, alongside expansive wetlands including Joe Pokum Bog. A limited network of gravel corridors, including Spencer Rd and Fontaine Rd, provides the only terrestrial access to these remote ponds and streams. The geography illustrates a contemporary view of Maine's managed timberlands and conservation areas, where naming conventions like Little King Ridge and Horseshoe Pond reflect a history of local geographic identification based on landforms and water bodies.