The Canada-United States border creates a prominent boundary across this terrain, following a height-of-land that separates Maine from Quebec. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, featuring Slidedown Mtn and the adjacent Slidedown Valley in the northern reaches, while Burnt Jacket Mtn anchors the southeastern corner. A network of primitive roads, including Holeb Rd and Turner Pond Rd, provides access to numerous remote water bodies such as Beaver Pond, Smith Pond, and the interconnected Little Turner Pond and Turner Pond. These waters feed various drainage systems like Stony Brook and Wood Stream, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the Somerset County wilderness. The map reveals a region primarily utilized for timber and recreation, where the absence of established settlements highlights its role as a resource-heavy borderland.
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1923 · Attean
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Attean
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Sandy Bay
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1928 · Skinner
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1930 · Sandy Bay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Skinner
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Sandy Bay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Jackman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Attean
USGS Topo · 1:50,000
1963 · Jackman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000