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2011 Map of New Portland

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of New Portland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Carrabassett River winds through the heart of this Franklin County landscape, shaping a series of distinct villages including New Portland, East New Portland, and North New Portland. The region is defined by its water systems and the hills that rise above them, most notably Gilman Pond Mountain and Brackett Hill. A significant landmark of local engineering and history is the New Portland Wire Bridge, which spans the river near the Dirigo Dowel Dam.

Industry and recreation intersect along the streams and ponds, where infrastructure like the Gilman Stream Dam and Pennell Pond Dam manage the water levels of Gilman Pond and Pennell Pond. The road network, including the curiously named Katie Crotch Rd and Pooduck Rd, connects these waterside settlements to the upland clearings of Lexington Flats and Hogans Field, providing a clear view of the rural Maine interior in the early 21st century.