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1907 Map of The Forks

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of The Forks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1907
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1907

About this map

The confluence of the Kennebec River and the Dead River forms the geographical heart of this Somerset County survey, conducted just as the Somerset R. R. reached into this timber-rich wilderness. This era in the Maine North Woods was defined by the transition from river driving to rail transport, a shift evidenced by the presence of logging infrastructure like Squirtgun Dam and various unnamed Dam sites alongside the new tracks.

Remote townships such as Moxie Gore, Squaretown, and the 10000 Acre Tract dominate the landscape, punctuated by rugged peaks like Mosquito Mtn and Bald Mountain. Numerous isolated Camp sites are scattered along the shorelines of Pleasant Pond and Knights Pond, illustrating the region's early dual identity as both an industrial timber source and a destination for backwoods sporting. Significant natural features, including the Falls (90 feet) on Moxie Stream, highlight the dramatic topography of the Kennebec valley.