1979 Map of Long Pond

About this map

Lake Parlin and the surrounding wilderness of Somerset County are captured in this 1979 orthophotoquad, showing the dense forest cover and hydrologic network of north-central Maine. The imagery highlights the relationship between prominent peaks like Parlin Mountain and the water bodies that define the local geography, including Long Pond and Parlin Pond. Unlike a traditional topographic map, this aerial perspective reveals the raw texture of the timberlands and the winding path of Parlin Stream. The small settlement of Mackamp sits along the northern shore, providing a rare point of human habitation in a landscape otherwise dominated by natural features like Cold Stream Pond. This format is particularly useful for observing the exact extent of forest roads and shoreline detail as they existed in the late 1970s.