2011 Map of Nine Meadow Ridge

About this map

The Penobscot River cuts through the southeastern corner of this Maine landscape, serving as a focal point for the surrounding network of ridges and watercourses. This area, dominated by the long north-south spine of Nine Meadow Ridge, features a complex hydrography including Medunkeunk Stream and Marsh Creek. The topography is defined by distinct glacial features such as Horseback and a series of elevations named for early families and local landmarks, including Adley Ridge, Blackman Ridge, and Pea Ridge. Large river islands like Mattanawcook Island and Chokecherry Island demonstrate the shifting character of the waterway as it flows past the interior woods. The absence of dense settlement and the concentration of roads along specific corridors like Ridge Rd and Ireland Rd illustrate a region shaped more by timber and natural drainage than by urban development.