2018 Map of Nahmakanta Stream

About this map

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the heart of this Piscataquis County landscape, following a route that skirts Nahmakanta Stream and climbs the slopes above Jo-Mary Lake. This interior Maine region is defined by its complex network of water bodies, from the expansive Nahmakanta Lake and Pemadumcook Lake to smaller, isolated features like Church Pond and Rabbit Pond. High ground is marked by Potaywadjo Ridge and Cooper Mtn, offering a view of the intricate drainage patterns that feed into the larger lakes. Access to these backwoods is limited to a few arterial routes such as Jo Mary Rd and the T1R10 Access Rd, highlighting the remote and largely undeveloped character of the Maine woods during this era.