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2012 Map of Wild River

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Wild River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Wild River carves a deep path through the White Mountain National Forest, defining the landscape of this high-elevation region along the New Hampshire and Maine border. This 2012 survey documents the established network of backcountry infrastructure, ranging from the historic Brickett Place to the numerous seasonal sites like the Wild River Campground and Basin Pond Campground. The terrain is marked by significant peaks including Shelburne Moriah Mountain, East Royce Mountain, and Mount Meader, which dictate the drainage of dozens of named tributaries such as Bull Brook and Clement Brook.

Evidence of recreational and forest management is seen in the placement of the Blue Brook Shelter and Spruce Brook Shelter, along with technical landmarks like the Spider Bridge. Natural features of note include the cascade at Mad River Falls and the geographic curiosity labeled Moriah George. The map captures a moment in the early 21st century when these remote drainage basins remained largely dedicated to conservation and low-impact forest use.