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2014 Map of Nine Meadow Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Penobscot River winds through the southern edge of this Maine landscape, carrying with it a cluster of distinctive river features including Mattanawcook Island, Chokecherry Island, and Nelson Island. This terrain is defined by a series of parallel elevations that run through the center of the quadrangle, notably Nine Meadow Ridge, Adley Ridge, and Pea Ridge. These landforms dictate the drainage patterns of the numerous waterways that feed the basin, such as Medunkeunk Stream and Marsh Creek.

In the southeast, the settlement of Chester sits near the riverbanks, connected by local routes like Main Rd and Gray Rd. The geography suggests a region of significant hydrological complexity, where streams like Sally Ayers Brook and Sam Ayers Stream navigate between the high ridges. This 2014 survey documents the enduring spatial relationship between these natural ridges and the river-based settlement patterns in Penobscot County.