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1987 Map of Porcupine Mountain

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Porcupine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Dennys River flows through this corner of Washington County, defining a landscape shaped by water and timber resources in the late 1980s. The map illustrates the rural character of the region, where small settlements like Pine Corner and Marion are linked by winding roads through wooded terrain. The drainage of Gilman Brook, supported by the Gilman Dam, joins the river near Gardner Rips, highlighting the significance of the waterway's descent and the local importance of these specific river features.

From the heights of Big Allan Mtn and Little Allan Mtn to the shoreline of Little Cathance Lake, the terrain is marked by family-named landmarks and historical boundaries like No 14 Plot and Edmunds. The presence of several meadows, such as Shaw Meadow and Robinson Meadow, alongside named rapids like Stoddard Rips and Camp Rips, suggests a land long utilized for both its natural passages and its seasonal agricultural or sporting value.