2018 Map of Molasses Pond

About this map

Molasses Pond and the surrounding Hancock County wilderness are defined by a complex network of glacial ponds, brooks, and heaths in this 2018 survey. The landscape is characterized by prominent elevations such as Bull Hill and Sugar Hill which rise above extensive wetlands like Sams Heath and Austins Dam Heath. Local history and genealogy are anchored at the Crimmins Cem near Neck Ridge, while the settlement at Chez Vent sits on the western shore of Narraguagus Lake. The drainage patterns are clearly visible through the Bog River and Macomber Mill Stream, reflecting a terrain where water dictates the location of early industry and modern recreation. Access is maintained through a web of local routes including Macomber Mill Rd and Stone Dam Rd, connecting isolated pockets of settlement within the dense Maine woods.