2014 Map of Northwest Pond

About this map

The international border between Canada and the United States defines the western edge of this topographic study, tracing the height of land where the Maine counties of Franklin and Oxford meet. This high-elevation wilderness is defined by a complex network of glacial ponds and wetlands, including Massachusetts Bog and the Massachusetts Bog Stream. The landscape is largely inaccessible by traditional roads, relying instead on routes like Big Island Rd and the Around Pond Trl to reach remote water bodies. Peaks such as Indian Stream Mtn overlook a series of small, clustered ponds like Little Northwest Pond, Northwest Pond, and S Boundary Pond, which sit directly against the boundary line. This 2014 survey documents a rugged corridor where the natural topography dictates the political frontier, showing the land as it appeared in the early 21st century.