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2018 Map of The Horseback

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of The Horseback
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Horseback esker formation creates a distinct north-south spine through this section of the Maine woods, influencing the drainage patterns of the surrounding wetlands and streams. The settlement of Myra sits at a junction of logging roads, including Stud Mill Rd and Myra Rd, while the Jackson Cem near Ten Hill provides a genealogical connection to the area's early inhabitants.

The landscape is defined by its complex hydrography, where Sunkhaze Stream and Great Works Stream wind through low-lying bogs. To the southeast, the elevation rises sharply toward Bald Bluff Mtn and Springy Brook Mtn, overlooking East Great Works Pond. This map details a network of named woods roads and trails, such as Horseback Rd and Pickerel Pond Rd, that connect isolated water bodies like Trout Pond and Dollar Pond within the dense forest canopy.