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2021 Map of Searsmont

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Searsmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Searsmont and the surrounding mid-coast highlands are defined by a complex network of ridges and watercourses along the Saint George River. This modern survey illustrates the persistent rural settlement patterns of Waldo and Knox Counties, where small centers like North Appleton, Appleton, and Hope are connected by winding routes such as Appleton Ridge Rd and Searsmont Rd. The landscape is notably dotted with family and community burial grounds, including the Oak Grove Cem, Heal Cem, and Quaker Cem, providing significant data points for genealogical research.

Industrial and topographical history is visible through features like Shermans Mill and the prominent elevations of Appleton Ridge, Moody Mtn, and Hatchet Mtn. Smaller settlements such as Ghent and Grants Turn sit among a landscape of numerous ponds and brooks, including Hobbs Pond, Moody Pond, and Jam Brook. The inclusion of the Ridgeview Airport near Lime Kiln Rd highlights the contemporary use of this traditionally agricultural and timber-producing region.