2021 Map of Shin Pond

About this map

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument dominates the southwestern quadrant of this Maine landscape, marking a protected wilderness where the Seboeis River and Moose Brook flow through a complex network of wetlands and peaks. The recreational heart of the area is centered on the settlement of Shin Pond, situated between Upper Shin Pond and Lower Shin Pond. This northern Penobscot County terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, ranging from the low-lying Gagnon Flat to the heights of Sugarloaf Mtn and Peaked Mtn. The map reveals a land structured by logging and access roads like Shin Pond Rd and Grondin Rd, which weave around numerous water bodies such as Ackley Pond and Davis Pond. The drainage patterns of Shin Brook and Sucker Brook illustrate the hydraulic connectivity that has historically supported the region's timber and outdoor heritage.