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1984 Map of Mount Abraham

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Mount Abraham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Mount Abraham and the surrounding highlands of Franklin County dominate this 1984 survey, which documents a landscape defined by timber, high-elevation hiking, and small valley settlements. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the northern ridges near Spalding Mtn, while further south, the West Branch Carrabassett River provides the primary drainage for the village of Salem.

Evidence of historical transportation and industry is visible in the Old RR Grade following the river valley, a reminder of the region's logging rail history. Educational and community life is centered at the Mt Abram High Sch and nearby Cem, serving the scattered populations of the Salem, Phillips, and Freeman townships. Notable peaks such as Farmer Mtn and Black Nubble overlook the remote settlement of Barnjum, illustrating the isolation and elevation typical of this part of the Maine interior.