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1943 Map of Old Speck Mtn

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Old Speck Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Grafton Notch serves as a central passage through this mountainous terrain of Oxford County, as recorded by a 1943 survey. The landscape is defined by the high peaks of the Mahoosuc Range, including the prominent summit of Old Speck Mtn featuring its Fire Tower. The Appalachian Trail winds through these heights, passing through Mahoosuc Notch and over Sunday River Whitecap. The topography is shaped by significant water features such as Mother Walker Falls and Screw Auger Falls along the river valleys.

Small settlements like Ketchum and North Newry, which includes the North Newry PO, appear in the southeastern quadrant. Local history is further grounded by the Powers Cem near the river. This era of the Maine wilderness is characterized by large unorganized townships such as C Surplus and Andover West Surplus, reflecting the timber-rich and rugged character of the region before modern development altered these remote drainages.