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1925 Map of Pierce Pond

Name: 1925 Topographic Map of Pierce Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Dead River carves through this remote Somerset County landscape, marked by significant river features like Grand Falls and the Spencer Rips. During the mid-1920s, the region was characterized by isolated outposts and recreational camps catering to the north woods, including the Comber Inn and Appletree Inn situated near the riverbanks. Higher elevations are dominated by several prominent peaks, most notably Coburn Mtn with its Lookout Sta, as well as Johnson Mtn and Hurricane Mtn.

The survey reflects an era of early 20th-century timber and sporting life, evidenced by names like Depot Camp, Stony Brook Camp, and Salmon Streams Farm. In the south, the expansive Pierce Pond is a focal point, featuring the Pierce Pond Camps and Otter Pond Camps. This map captures the intricate drainage system of the Maine woods, from the Johnson Bog to the various reaches of the Enchanted Stream.