2021 Map of Upper Russell Pond

About this map

Upper Russell Pond and the surrounding backcountry of Piscataquis County are defined by an intricate network of waterways and glacial ridges in this modern survey. The landscape is structured by prominent elevations like Mud Pond Ridge and Narrow Ridge, which guide the flow of various tributaries toward larger bodies of water. Significant basins including Chemquasabamticook Lake and Crescent Pond dominate the western portion of the quadrangle, while the eastern section is drained by the S Br Russell Brook and Snare Brook. This area represents a managed forest landscape, where access is provided primarily by unimproved routes such as Cyr Rd and Narrow Ridge Rd. The drainage pattern is complex, with the E Br Allagash Stream and Gannett Brook illustrating the region's role as a vital headwater territory in Northern Maine.