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1988 Map of The Forks

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of The Forks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Forks sits at the dramatic confluence of the Kennebec River and the Dead River, a focal point for the timber and water-power history of Somerset County. This 1988 provisional survey captures the intersection of wilderness recreation and rural industry, featuring the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it winds south of Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, from the heights of Mosquito Mtn to the landmark Moxie Falls on Moxie Stream.

Remote plantations and gore lands, such as West Forks Plantation and Moxie Gore, demonstrate the traditional Maine land division system. Local genealogists and historians can locate the Cem near the river junction and a Gaging Station monitoring the Kennebec's flow. The map also details smaller water bodies like Lake Moxie and Pooler Ponds, providing a clear record of the region's hydrological network and upland terrain during the late 1980s.