1977 Map of King and Bartlett Mountain

About this map

King and Bartlett Lake and the surrounding high timberlands of Somerset County are documented here through an orthophotographic perspective from the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by the sharp elevations of Spotted Spruce Mountain and King and Bartlett Mountain, separated by a drainage network that includes Kibby Stream and Spencer Stream. This aerial view emphasizes the dense forest cover and natural hydrological patterns before more modern logging developments altered the visible surface. Notable water bodies such as Jim Pond and Little Jim Pond sit in the lower elevations, while Camera Ridge and Farm Hill provide distinct topographic landmarks. The map records the raw, unpopulated state of the Maine woods during this era, showing only the natural features and watercourses like Butler Brook as they existed in 1977.