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2021 Map of Mount Blue

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mount Blue
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Mt Blue and Spruce Mtn dominate the high terrain of this Franklin County landscape, where deep valleys separate prominent ridges like Gammon Ridge and Kinneys Head. The settlement pattern follows the water, with Hildreths Mill situated near Hills Pond and small communities established at Temple Intervale and Wilton Intervale. These low-lying areas, or intervals, provided the flat, fertile ground necessary for local agriculture amidst the surrounding peaks.

Genealogists can identify specific burial sites including Intervale Cem, Deane Cem, and the Adams Richardson Cem near Wilson Stream. The network of backroads, such as White Schoolhouse Rd and Dickey Mills Rd, connects the scattered farmsteads and points to the historical industry of the region. Significant water bodies like Varnum Pond and Holman Pond are also documented, alongside numerous named brooks that drain the western Maine highlands.