2024 Map of The Forks

About this map

The confluence of the Kennebec River and the Dead River serves as the central focal point for this Somerset County landscape, where the settlement of The Forks has long anchored the local geography. The topography is defined by significant elevations such as The Divide and Mosquito Mtn, while the southern reaches are dominated by the waters of Pleasant Pond and its surrounding peaks. This 2024 survey captures the modern alignment of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it traverses the highlands south of Holly Brook, providing a detailed record of the trail's path through the Maine woods. Notable water features like Moxie Falls and Moxie Stream suggest the drainage patterns of the high country, while a network of timber and access roads like Boise Rd and Flood Rd reflects the ongoing utility of the forest. The map also documents smaller remote settlements and seasonal locations including Lake Moxie and various family-named ponds.