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2021 Map of Mercer

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mercer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sandy River winds through the heart of this Maine landscape, defining the boundaries and transport routes of Mercer and Starks. The river's path is marked by distinctive features such as Yeaton Island, Bowden Island, and Farrand Island, illustrating the dynamic nature of the local hydrology. This 2021 survey reveals a settlement pattern deeply rooted in family history, evidenced by an exceptional density of named burial grounds including Frederic Cem, Locke Cem, and Elliot - Young Cem.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain rises toward Beech Hill and Little Beech Hill, where the Beech Hill Airport serves as a modern landmark. The network of local roads, such as Sawyers Mills Rd and Old Route 2 Rd, connects these scattered communities across the Somerset and Franklin county line. Numerous small tributaries like Lemon Stream and Bog Stream create a complex system of brooks and streams that have historically influenced the location of homes and mills.