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1988 Map of Monson East

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Monson East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Monson serves as a primary hub for this Piscataquis County landscape, where the local economy and geography are deeply intertwined with the slate industry. The survey details several industrial sites, including the Rineo Quarry, Eighteen Quarry, and Farm Quarry No 1, which underscore the region's history of mineral extraction. These quarries are often associated with local water bodies, such as Eighteen Quarry Pond, reflecting the transformation of the terrain through mining. The land is defined by a dense network of ponds and bogs, including Juniper Knee Pond and Gilman Swamp, which feed into major waterways like the Big Wilson Stream.

Outdoor recreation and traditional pathways cross the area, most notably the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it traverses the northern hills near Bear Pond Ledge. Cultural landmarks such as Finn Hall and small settlements like Goodell Corner provide evidence of community life during the late 1980s. The northern portion of the map covers the Elliotsville Plt, featuring natural landmarks like Little Wilson Falls and Greenwood Mountain.