2024 Map of Mercer

About this map

Sandy River winds through the heart of the Somerset and Franklin county line, creating a landscape of fertile bottoms and river islands such as Bowden Island, Farrand Island, and Yeaton Island. The rural settlements of Mercer and Starks serve as anchors for a network of winding backroads and family-named landmarks. The area is exceptionally well-documented for genealogical research, with numerous small burial grounds including Hampshire Hill Cem, Elliot - Young Cem, and Ladd - Mercer Cem scattered across the uplands. Significant topographical features like Beech Hill and the smaller Little Beech Hill dominate the eastern portion of the quadrangle, which also features the Beech Hill Airport. The drainage patterns are defined by various tributaries including Bog Stream and Indian Stream, reflecting a classic Maine interior landscape where valley agriculture meets timbered hills.