1985 Map of Saddleback Mountain

About this map

Dallas Plantation and Sandy River Plantation define this landscape of the High Peaks region, centered on the prominence of Saddleback Mtn. The 1985 survey captures the area during a period of recreational development, highlighting the Ski Area and the winding path of the Appalachian Trail as it traverses the ridgeline. Water dominates the lower elevations, from the expansive Saddleback Lake to the chain of Sandy River Ponds and the deep waters of Long Pond. Evidence of the region’s timber and transport history remains visible through the Old RR Grade running near Gull Pond, while smaller settlements like Dallas and points like Greenvale Cove mark the light human footprint on this high-elevation terrain. This map serves as an essential record for tracing the balance between the historic logging infrastructure and the emergence of modern wilderness recreation.