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2021 Map of Patten

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Patten
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The settlement of Patten serves as the focal point for this survey of the Maine interior, situated where the rolling hills of the north meet the expansive wetlands of the Penobscot and Aroostook county line. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrography, notably the Thousand Acre Bog and Blackwell Bog, which are drained by the intricate branches of Fish Stream and East Branch Molunkus Stream. These water systems were central to the regional geography before modern development, influencing the placement of early transport corridors.

Local history is reflected in the clustered settlements of Sherman Mills, Sherman Station, and Patten Junction, which suggest a heritage tied to the intersection of rail and road. For those researching the area's social fabric, the Sherman Mills Cem and the evocatively named Siberia provide concrete points of interest. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations such as Ash Hill and Stafford Hill, offering a clear view of how topography guided the layout of historic routes like Potato Row and Cow Team Rd.