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2014 Map of Searsmont

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Searsmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Saint George River carves a central path through this mid-coast Maine interior, feeding the Saint George River Reservoir and Quantabacook Lake near the community of Searsmont. The landscape is defined by its numerous small crossroads settlements and family-named landmarks, reflecting a long-standing agricultural and residential pattern. Numerous burial grounds, such as the Oak Grove Cem, Lassell Cem, and Quaker Cem, are scattered across the terrain, offering significant touchpoints for genealogical research.

Elevations rise sharply at Hatchet Mtn and Appleton Ridge, which separate the river valley from the eastern ponds like Lawry Pond and Levenseller Pond. The transition from Waldo County into Knox County is marked near North Hope Corner, where the road network connects smaller hamlets like Ghent, Slab City, and Athearns Corner. Industrial history is noted at Shermans Mill, while the Ridgeview Airport provides a modern navigational reference point amidst the wooded hills.