2014 Map of Whetstone Pond

About this map

Happy Corner and Cole Corner anchor this portion of Piscataquis County, where local roads like Me-16 and the historic Stagecoach Rd navigate a landscape of significant relief. The terrain is defined by the prominent elevations of Russell Mtn, Little Russell Mtn, and Oak Hill, which overlook a dense network of water bodies. Large basins including Whetstone Pond, Piper Pond, and Foss Pond are connected by a web of drainages such as Kingsbury Stream and Thorn Brook. Along the northern edge, the Piscataquis River flows eastward, joined by Witham Brook and Bennett Brook. This 2014 survey illustrates the persistence of rural settlements and the intricate relationship between high ridges and the water systems that carved the valley floors, providing a clear view of the area's geography in the early twenty-first century.