1989 Map of Pierce Pond

About this map

The Dead River carves a central path through this Somerset County wilderness, which is defined by an intricate network of interconnected water bodies. The expansive Pierce Pond serves as a focal point, linked to Upper Pierce Pond by The Thoroughfare. The landscape is framed by prominent peaks like Hurricane Mtn and Black Nubble, while the flow of Enchanted Stream and Salmon Stream underscores the watershed's complexity. The presence of multiple Gravel Pit labels indicates localized resource extraction within the vast timberlands. Mapping of boundaries like West Forks Plt and Bowtown highlights the historical land management divisions in this interior region of Maine. The geography reveals a classic North Woods environment where remote ponds like Lower Enchanted Pond and Kilgore Pond remain accessible only via unimproved roads and trails.