1977 Map of Misery Knob

About this map

Moose River and Long Pond anchor the northern landscape of this orthophotograph, which captures the dense Maine forest during the late 1970s. Produced by the Geological Survey from aerial imagery taken in 1977, this sheet provides a direct visual record of the timberlands and hydrological patterns before modern development or shifting logging practices altered the canopy. The terrain is defined by the prominent Misery Knob and the winding course of Misery Stream, which feeds into Misery Pond. Unlike traditional line-and-symbol maps, this photographic study reveals the actual texture of the woods and the precise boundaries of water bodies like Chase Stream and Churchill Stream, offering researchers a literal view of the vegetation and land use in this part of Somerset County.