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2018 Map of Whetstone Pond

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Whetstone Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Whetstone Pond and Piper Pond dominate this Piscataquis County landscape, where the terrain rises sharply toward Russell Mtn and Little Russell Mtn in the northwest. The drainage patterns of the central highlands are defined by numerous seasonal flows including Punchbowl Brook and Thorn Brook, which feed into the larger basins. Significant elevation changes are marked by Foster Hill and Oak Hill, overlooking the southern water systems of Kingsbury Stream and Carlton Stream.

Remote access is provided by a network of named lanes and ridge roads, such as Red Neck Rdg and Coles Corner Rd, which reflect the localized, rural character of the region. The southern edge of the survey reveals the low-lying Cook Bog and Mud Pond, providing a sharp contrast to the steep contours of the northern mountains. This area remains a primary watershed for the Piscataquis River, which cuts through the northeastern corner of the quadrangle.