2011 Map of Whetstone Mountain

About this map

Whetstone Mountain and Kelloch Mountain dominate this part of the Maine North Woods, where the landscape is defined by its complex hydrography and logging road networks. The western portion of the quadrangle is largely occupied by the waters of Millinocket Lake, which feeds into smaller drainages like Little Mud Brook. Transportation in this unorganized territory relies on industrial arteries such as Stacyville Rd and Swift Brook Rd, which cut through the dense timberland to reach remote water bodies including Trout Pond and Soldier Pond. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Sandbank Stream and Meadow Brook winding through the low-lying areas between Millinocket Ridge and the neighboring peaks, illustrating the isolation and specialized land use of the Penobscot County interior during the early 21st century.