1989 Map of Poplar Mountain

About this map

The Carrabassett Valley defines the core of this late-twentieth-century landscape, where the Carrabassett River flows through a corridor between high peaks. This area serves as a primary artery for small settlements like Carrabassett and Spring Farm, which appear alongside the more isolated Records in the northern valley. The topography is dominated by significant elevations, including Poplar Mtn, Little Poplar Mtn, and Ira Mountain, providing a clear view of the drainage patterns for numerous mountain streams such as Poplar Stream and Clay Brook. In the southern reaches, the township of Kingfield encompasses several water bodies like Shiloh Pond, Grindstone Pond, and Tufts Pond. The presence of several gravel pits near the riverbanks suggests the local reliance on road maintenance and small-scale industry within this wooded, mountainous section of Franklin County.