2011 Map of Saint John Pond Depot

About this map

Fifth Saint John Pond and the surrounding woodlands of Somerset County define this remote landscape at the headwaters of two major river systems. The map illustrates a critical hydrologic divide where the North Branch Penobscot River flows south while the Baker Branch Saint John River begins its northward journey. Historically, this area served as a remote outpost for logging operations, evidenced by the Saint John Pond Depot located on the eastern shore of the pond. A network of smaller waterways including Sweeney Brook, Carry Brook, and Prouty Brook feed into these larger systems, tracing the natural drainage patterns of the Maine woods. Man-made interventions are sparse, limited to the Lower Dam and the logging route designated as 480 Rd, reflecting the region's enduring character as a managed timberland and wilderness area.