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2011 Map of West Rockport

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of West Rockport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

West Rockport and the surrounding villages of South Hope and East Union anchor this modern topographical study of Knox County. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where Quiggle Brook and the Oyster River connect a series of significant water bodies including Alford Lake, Lermond Pond, and Grassy Pond. The importance of water management and local milling is evident through the presence of Alford Lake Dam, Fish Pond Dam, and the historic site of Wattons Mill.

Elevations rise sharply from the river valleys toward prominent peaks like Ragged Mountain, Spruce Mountain, and Bald Mountain. The road network, including family-named routes such as Gurney Hill Rd and Taylor Hill Rd, reveals the enduring residential and agricultural patterns that have shaped this portion of mid-coast Maine. The inclusion of East Warren and Benner Hill to the south provides a detailed view of the rural transition toward the Saint George River.