1977 Map of Saddleback Mountain

About this map

Saddleback Mountain dominates this orthophotograph, which provides a high-altitude aerial perspective of the Franklin County landscape as it appeared in late 1977. Unlike traditional line-drawn maps, this image-based survey captures the texture of the Maine woods and the complex drainage systems of the region. The dark, distinct waters of Saddleback Lake sit in the northern half, while Long Pond marks the southwestern reach. The imagery reveals the varied density of the forest and the cleared areas near the town of Dallas. Significant watercourses such as Cascade Stream and Saddleback Stream carve through the elevation, showing the literal path of the mountain's watershed. This specific type of survey is particularly useful for identifying land use patterns and topographical changes that predate modern development in this part of Maine.