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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

The Appalachian Trail winds through some of Maine's most challenging high-mountain terrain in this mid-century survey of the Mahoosuc Range. Centered on the massif of Old Speck Mtn, which features a prominent Fire Tower, the map captures a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and glacial geography. Landmarks such as Table Rock and Grafton Notch highlight the dramatic relief of the area, while the course of the Bear River is punctuated by natural wonders like Screw Auger Falls and Mother Walker Falls.

Human presence is sparse, clustered primarily in the valley settlements of North Newry and the North Newry PO, along with the small community of Ketchum to the south. Genealogists will find the Powers Cem near the river, a rare surviving marker of early residents in these remote townships. The map also delineates historical land divisions, including Andover West Surplus and C Surplus, reflecting the complex early surveying and timber ownership patterns of the region.