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2014 Map of Kingsbury

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Kingsbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Brighton and Kingsbury anchor this rural landscape in Somerset County, where the transition from dense forest to small settlements is defined by a network of waterways and early road systems. The terrain is punctuated by significant elevations like Foss Hill and Foss Mtn, which overlook a series of glacial water bodies including Mayfield Pond, Wyman Pond, and the smaller Otter Pond. The mapping reveals the historical footprint of early settlers through family-named landmarks and infrastructure, such as the Foss Hill Cem and Flanders Cem.

Industry and transport are primarily centered on timber and local transit, with routes like Stagecoach RD and Old Kingsbury RD tracing the paths that once connected these remote Maine communities. The presence of Moody Corner and Mayfield Corner indicates local crossroads that served as central points for trade and social life. This 2014 survey documents the enduring layout of these rural townships, from the banks of Higgins Stream to the quiet reaches of Prentiss Pond.