The N Br Penobscot River flows through this remote section of Somerset County, where a chain of interconnected waterways forms the primary character of the landscape. This 2021 survey details the Saint John Ponds system, stretching from the northern Fifth Saint John Pond through the Fourth, Third, and Second basins, terminating in the Lower First Saint John Pond at the foot of Truesdale Mtn. Significant elevation changes are marked by Summit Ridge and the heights of Seboomook Mtn, which overlook a network of seasonal brooks and logging access routes. The presence of the N Branch Access Rd and 4th St indicates the continued utility of this area for timber management, while features like Big Bog and Austin Pond highlight the complex hydrography of the Maine North Woods.
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1949 · Jackman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Seboomook Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · St. John Pond
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Presque Isle
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Millinocket
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Penobscot Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Norris Brook
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Presque Isle
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Millinocket
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Saint John Pond
USGS Topo · 1:62,500