1968 Map of Mount Blue

About this map

Mount Blue State Park dominates the northwest corner of this Franklin County landscape, centered on the towering peaks of Mount Blue and Spruce Mountain. The terrain is defined by steep ridgelines like Gammon Ridge and numerous small water bodies, including Hills Pond and Holman Pond. Settled areas are concentrated in the low-lying intervals where streams like Temple Stream and Wilson Stream provide more level ground. In these pockets, small communities such as Temple Intervale and Wilton Intervale developed around the local watercourses. Historical industry and infrastructure are noted at Hildreths Mill and the Twin Bridges crossing, while family-named features like Gus Mitchell Brook and Henry Mitchell Bk hint at the area's agricultural and homesteading genealogy. The map also identifies the boundaries of Perkins Plantation and Washington Plantation, reflecting the distinct political organization of rural Maine.