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2014 Map of Porcupine Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Porcupine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Marion sits at the southern edge of this Maine landscape, where the confluence of localized roads and hydrology defines the settlement pattern. The area is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, most notably the Dennys River and Cathance Stream, which drain the surrounding highlands and create numerous whitewater features such as Gardner Rips, Ayers Rips, and Stoddard Rips. These water features indicate the historical importance of river power and navigation in this timber-rich region of Washington County.

Prominent landforms like Porcupine Mountain and Big Allan Mtn rise above the wetlands, offering a look at the topographical variety between Little Cathance Lake and the northern settlement of Pine Corner. Transportation history is visible through the alignment of Marion Station Rd and various ridge roads like Smith Ridge Rd, which trace the higher ground between the numerous brooks and streams that crisscross the quadrangle.