1924 Map of Long Pond

About this map

The Canadian Pacific railroad cuts through the heart of the Somerset County wilderness, connecting remote outposts like Jackman Station and Mackamp during the early twentieth century. This survey reveals a landscape shaped by timber and early outdoor recreation, where numerous sporting camps such as Heald Pond Camps, Churchill Camp, and Hichey Camp are positioned along the waterways. The presence of the Jackman Mill and family-named clearings like Whipple Farm and Fogg Farm indicate a localized economy of subsistence and logging. The corridor of U.S. Route 201 winds southward toward Parlin, passing near the Jackman Field landing strip. The terrain is dominated by significant peaks including Bald Mountain and Bean Brook Mtn, with the Moose River and Long Pond serving as the primary drainage and transportation routes for the region.