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2021 Map of Misery Knob

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Mackamp sits along the northern edge of this Somerset County landscape, situated near the headwaters that feed into the region's complex network of streams and ponds. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent rises including Misery Knob and the long spine of Misery Ridge, which separate the various drainage basins. The water system is particularly intricate, with Misery Stream flowing into Upper Misery Pond, while Churchill Stream and Coburn Brook drain the southern and eastern slopes.

Modern access throughout this timber-rich area is facilitated by a network of gravel and logging roads such as Capital Rd and Williams Mtn Rd. These routes skirt the base of high points like Williams Mtn and Chase Stream Mtn, providing a look at how the backcountry of the North Maine Woods was navigated in the early twenty-first century. Smaller water bodies like Little Chase Stream Pond and Little Otter Pond emphasize the glacial character of the high-elevation basin.