2011 Map of Wadleigh Mountain

About this map

Wadleigh Mountain and its summit Wadleigh Mountain Lookout Tower command the center of this Maine landscape, characterized by an intricate network of glacial ponds and drainages within Piscataquis County. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Nesuntabunt Mountain and Female Mountain, which frame the low-lying Wadleigh Valley. The hydrography of the region is notably dense, featuring large water bodies like Nahmakanta Lake in the northeast and a series of interconnected ponds including Big Pleasant Pond, Penobscot Pond, and the Third Roach Pond system. The map reveals a remote topography where transport is limited to primitive tracks and 4WD routes, highlighting the wilderness character of the area. Significant water features like the Yoke Ponds and Birch Ridge Ponds suggest a landscape largely shaped by its hydrology, providing essential detail for those studying the physical geography of the North Woods.