2014 Map of Molasses Pond

About this map

Molasses Pond and the surrounding Hancock County highlands define this landscape of glacial lakes and wooded ridges. In the western reaches, the Bog River meanders toward The Oxbow near Birch Hill, while the eastern terrain is dominated by the waters of Narraguagus Lake and the isolated settlement at Chez Vent. The map reveals a network of local roads and family-named landmarks that speak to the area’s rural development, including Crimmins Cem situated on Neck Ridge and the prominent Crimmins Island. Local topography is marked by significant elevations like Bull Hill, Heifer Hill, and Hardwood Hill, interspersed with seasonal drainages such as Fly Brook and Roaring Brook. The presence of Macomber Mill Stream suggests a history of water-powered industry in this pocket of Maine.