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1989 Map of Russell Mountain

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Russell Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Russell Mtn and its surrounding peaks dominate this landscape in Somerset County, Maine, during the late 1980s. The map illustrates a remote timberland and watershed characterized by the West East Letter Series (WELS) township structure, including Russell Pond (T 5 R 16 WELS) and Elm Stream (T 4 R 16 WELS). The absence of public roads is notable, with only a network of private ways providing access to the interior.

Water management and resource extraction are central themes, evidenced by the numerous ponds and streams that feed into larger systems, such as Russell Stream and Elm Stream. Notable topographic landmarks like Nuthedus Mtn and Mucalsea Mtn rise above significant wetland areas like Russell Bog. For those studying the industrial history of the Maine North Woods, the placement of several Gravel Pits indicates the ongoing maintenance of the private road infrastructure required for remote forest operations.