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2024 Map of Whetstone Pond

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Whetstone Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Piscataquis River cuts through the northern reaches of this landscape, marking a terrain defined by significant elevation changes and numerous isolated water bodies. High points like Russell Mtn and Little Russell Mtn overlook Punchbowl Pond, while the southern expanse transitions into lower marshlands and drainages such as Cook Bog and Mud Pond. The distribution of timber roads and specialized lanes, including Coles Corner Rd and Happy Corner Rd, suggests a region largely dedicated to forest management and seasonal recreation.

Whetstone Pond and Piper Pond serve as central features, surrounded by a network of small access points like Moose Way and Sunset Ln. The presence of several family-named roads and landmarks, such as Barrows Falls Rd and Brown Hill, provides important touchpoints for genealogists researching land use in this part of Piscataquis County. This area remains characterized by its network of brooks and streams, including Kingsbury Stream and Carlton Stream, which drain the varied topography of the Central Maine woods.