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2021 Map of Spencer Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Spencer Lake dominates this northern Somerset County landscape, a long, narrow basin surrounded by several significant peaks that define the local topography. To its west, the profile of Spencer Mtn and Hardwood Mtn rises sharply, while Hardscrabble Mtn and Hedgehog Mtn frame the eastern shore. The drainage system is complex, with Little Spencer Stream connecting Fish Pond to the lake, and various smaller bodies like Hall Pond and Toby Pond scattered across the high ground.

A network of remote logging and access roads, including Spencer Rd and Hardscrabble Rd, provides the primary means of navigating this timber-dense terrain. The presence of Whipple Bog and Bitter Brook suggests a low-lying, poorly drained area in the northern section, contrasting with the steep contour gradients elsewhere. This map reflects a contemporary era of forest management and outdoor recreation in the Maine woods.