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1958 Map of Pierce Pond

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Pierce Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Coburn Mountain dominates the skyline of this Maine wilderness as it appeared in the late 1950s, a landscape defined by organized townships and remote sporting camps. The Dead River carves through the center of the sheet, featuring notable sites like Grand Falls and Spencer Rips, while the settlement of West Forks serves as a small hub along the river's path.

For those tracing the history of Maine's north woods camps and early tourism, the map identifies numerous specific locations such as Grace Pond Camp, Bulldog Camps, and the Comber Inn. The cartography preserves the era of river landings and logging roads, with labels like Hayden Landing and Spring Lake Landing indicating the importance of water access. This survey records the distinct boundaries of Bingham's Kennebec Purchase (BKP), including the Pierce Ponds and Upper Enchanted townships.