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2014 Map of Mount Katahdin

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mount Katahdin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Mount Katahdin dominates this Maine landscape, serving as the northern terminus for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it winds through Piscataquis County. The summit area is defined by the sharp Knife Edge ridge connecting Baxter Peak and Pamola, overlooking the deep amphitheater of the Great Basin. The topographic detail illustrates the drainage patterns of the Wassataquoik Stream and Abol Stream, which have carved the surrounding peaks such as North Brother and South Brother.

Evidence of human presence in this wilderness environment is sparse but significant, including the remote New City settlement near the Turner Deadwater and the established route of the Park Tote Rd. Water features like Chimney Pond and Russell Pond mark the locations of back-country landmarks, while Ledge Falls and Katahdin Falls highlight the rapid elevation changes across the South Basin and Witherle Ravine.