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1907 Map of The Forks, 1918 Print
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1907 Map of The Forks

USGS Topo · Published 1918

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The Forks serves as the focal point of this 1907 survey, situated at the confluence where the Kennebec River meets its eastern branches. This era in Somerset County was defined by the logging industry and the expansion of the Somerset R. R., which winds along the riverbank past landmarks like The Rocks. The landscape is a network of township boundaries and large land grants, including the 10000 Acre Tract and Moxie Gore, reflecting the Maine North Woods' history of private timber holdings. Water management for log driving is evident at Squirt Gun Dam on Indian Stream and the dramatic ninety-foot Falls on Moxie Stream. Higher elevations such as Mosquito Mtn and Bald Mountain overlook a terrain dotted with remote logging camps and the Tote Road used for transporting supplies through the deep woods.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1907
Date Published1918
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.2 x 20.3 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain