2011 Map of Porcupine Mountain

About this map

Dennys River serves as the central artery for this part of Washington County, winding past several notable whitewater features including Stoddard Rips and Gardner Rips. The southern portion of the quadrangle is anchored by the settlement of Marion, located near where Cathance Stream flows into Great Works Pond at the site of the Great Works Dam. The landscape is characterized by its significant water bodies and topographic rises, ranging from the low-lying wetlands around Bright Island to the higher elevations of Porcupine Mountain and Big Allan Mountain. Small enclaves like Pine Corner in the north and various road-accessed clearings suggest a history of localized rural development. Many small tributaries, such as Venture Brook and Harrison Brook, crisscross the interior, feeding the larger river systems that historically supported timber and water-power interests in the Maine woods.