2021 Map of Monson East

About this map

Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the high ground of northern Maine, crossing the rugged terrain between Bodfish and the settlement of Monson. This 2021 survey reveals a landscape defined by industrial history and natural topography, where Eighteen Quarry Pond and Farm Quarry RD hint at the slate quarrying heritage that once anchored the local economy. The network of backroads, such as Norton Corner RD and Tobey Falls RD, connects scattered residential clusters and historical burial grounds including Riverside Cem and Elliottsville Cem. In the village of Willimantic, the road system centers on the junction near Badger Pond, while the surrounding forest is punctuated by significant water bodies like Onawa Lake and Little Wilson Pond. These features illustrate the enduring relationship between small-town infrastructure and the wilderness of Piscataquis County.