The Forks, ME — USGS historical 15-minute topo (1956)
by USGS Historical Topo Maps (public domain) · Maine, US
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Named places on this map
51 named features inside the The Forks, ME — USGS historical 15-minute topo (1956) sheet, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System. Each one links to every map that shows it.
Peaks and ridges
Lakes, springs and falls
- Baker Pond · lake
- Black Brook Pond · lake
- Chase Stream Pond · lake
- Chub Pond · lake
- Dead Stream Pond · lake
- Elbow Bog · swamp
- Ellis Pond · lake
- Fish Pond · lake
- Flatiron Pond · lake
- Frypan Pond · lake
- Goose Pond · lake
- Horseshoe Pond · lake
- Horseshoe Pond · lake
- Island Pond · lake
- Joes Hole · lake
- Knights Pond · lake
- Knights Pond · lake
- Little Indian Bog · swamp
- Little Indian Pond · lake
- Long Pond · lake
- Martin Pond · lake
- Mosquito Pond · lake
- Moxie Falls · falls
- Moxie Pond · reservoir
and 11 more
Gaps, arches and other landforms
- Birch Point · cape
- Burnt Jacket Island · island
- Pine Island · island
Elevations are the USGS 3DEP ground elevation at the named point, rounded; a summit's surveyed height can differ a little.
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Version history
Version 1 · Nov 5, 2026 · 6.9 MB