1988 Map of Saponac

About this map

The Passadumkeag River dictates the landscape of this interior Penobscot County region, flowing through a series of dramatic bends and wetlands before reaching Saponac Pond. The small settlement of Saponac serves as a primary point of reference near the river's path, where a local Cem and Gravel Pit are recorded. This topography is defined by prominent elevations such as Grand Falls Mountain and Passadumkeag Mountain, which separate the various brook systems including Madagascal Stream and Pistol Stream. The network of 4WD trails and forest roads indicates an era of active timber management and remote access in the late 1980s. Natural features like Grass Island and Grand Falls illustrate the complex hydrology of the river corridor, while ridges like Folsom Ridge and Hathaway Ridge provide high ground above the extensive bogs.