2014 Map of Poplar Mountain

About this map

Carrabassett and the surrounding highlands of the Somerset and Franklin County border are defined by a network of steep peaks and drainage basins. The Carrabassett River serves as the primary valley corridor, paralleled by Carrabassett Dr and hosting the Sugarloaf Regional Airport. This 2014 survey documents the modern recreational and residential footprint of the area, including developments along Ira Mountain and roads like Spring Farm Rd and Zion Way. The landscape is notable for its numerous water features, from the dramatic Poplar Stream Falls to high-elevation bodies like Shiloh Pond, Grindstone Pond, and Butler Pond. These landmarks, along with summits such as Poplar Mountain and Owls Head, illustrate the persistent wilderness character of the region despite modern access routes like Carriage Rd and Huston Brook Rd.