2024 Map of Monson West

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Lake Hebron and its intricate shoreline, including Whiting Cove and Towne Cove, anchor the eastern edge of this Maine landscape near the village of Monson. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of water bodies and streams, from Shirley Pond in the northwest to the winding path of the East Branch Piscataquis River. The modern presence of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail cuts across the center of the sheet, traversing high ground like Buck Hill and Breakneck Ridge. Genealogy and local history researchers will find the settlements of Shirley Mills, Blanchard, and Parrot well-documented, along with several burial sites such as Glenwood Cem and New Blanchard Cem. The conversion of the B&A Railroad Rd S corridor indicates the area's transition from early industrial rail reliance to modern recreational use and secondary road access.