1970 Map of Speckled Mountain

About this map

White Mountain National Forest dominates this Oxford County landscape, which by 1970 was managed for recreation and conservation. The settlement of Hastings sits along the Wild River, while further south, the Speckled Mtn Lookout Tower serves as a high-altitude sentinel overlooking the Batchelders Grant. The map details a network of early forest roads and recreational infrastructure, including the Evans Notch Overlook and the Bickford Jeep Trail, indicating the shift toward outdoor tourism in this part of Maine. Water features define the drainage patterns of the region, from the cascading Kees Falls to the quiet waters of Shell Pond and Little Pond. Local history is noted in the smaller details, such as a Cem in the southern portion near Mason Hill and a Gravel Pit along the edge of Lovell.