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2011 Map of Whetstone Pond

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Whetstone Pond and Piper Pond anchor this landscape of the Maine woods, where small settlements and seasonal roads intersect a complex network of waterways. Small communities like Happy Corner and Cole Corner are positioned along the primary transit corridors, reflecting a settlement pattern tied to the topography of the central Highlands. The Piscataquis River flows through the northern reaches of the quadrangle, joined by numerous tributaries such as Thorn Brook and Kingsbury Stream.

Elevations vary significantly across the terrain, from the prominent Russell Mountain and Little Russell Mountain in the northwest to the more isolated Oak Hill and Foster Hill. The presence of several smaller bodies of water, including Punchbowl Pond and Foss Pond, suggests a region defined by its glacial history and recreation potential. Modern naming conventions for local routes, such as Beaver Bog Ln and Crazy Bear Ln, point to the enduring wilderness character of this Piscataquis County area.