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2011 Map of The Forks

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of The Forks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Kennebec River and the Dead River anchor this Somerset County landscape, marking the small settlement of The Forks. This area is defined by its dramatic hydrology and river-driven recreation, illustrated by features like Moxie Falls and the Northern Outdoors Campground. The terrain rises sharply from the river valleys to prominent summits such as Pleasant Pond Mountain, Middle Mountain, and South Mountain, which overlook the clear waters of Pleasant Pond.

A network of specialized roads like Boise Crossover Rd and High Country Rd suggests the importance of logging and back-country access in this part of Maine. Small water bodies, including Prescott Pond and Martin Pond, are scattered through the timberland, while named drainages like Mosquito Stream and Kelly Brook define the local topography. This map captures the region as a hub for whitewater and wilderness activity at the start of the 2010s.