2018 Map of Monarda

About this map

Silver Ridge and Monarda anchor this topographical study of southern Aroostook County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways and glacial depressions. The terrain is characterized by its numerous brooks and drainages, such as Molunkus Stream, Macwahoc Stream, and Saint John Brook, which thread between modest ridges. The central artery of Silver Ridge Rd connects these small settlements, passing by the Silver Ridge Cem, a key landmark for genealogical research in this sparsely populated township. To the east and west, the map reveals significant water bodies including Plunkett Pond, Flinn Pond, and Lower Macwahoc Lake, surrounded by expansive wetlands. The presence of roads like Thorn Rd and Extract Rd suggests a landscape shaped by local transit and the regional timber-and-water economy of northern Maine.