BSP maps

[rup]

Anyone know of good maps for BSP and surrounds? AMC map good for the 4000 footers, and the BSP on-line map at least shows where the road is. Not much in between. Delermo?? I note that BSP sells a few maps, but I have no idea what they cover.

 

[MichaelJ]

DeLorme's map is excellent, but as a familiar name comments on the Amazon.com page, the contour lines are very hard to read. Otherwise it is a very detailed and very useful map. And huge, too. I'm not sure if there's a new edition with the Traveler trail?

 

[TEO]

Is there a reason why the AMC Baxter/Katahdin map that accompanies the Maine Mountain Guide is insufficient? If you're sticking to the trails, aside from for route planning, reminding you what the trail intersections are, and getting a basic overview of the terrain--all of which this map would seem to be sufficient for--what do you need a map for? If you're bushwhacking, then I can understand the need for more detail, and in that case, I would recommend the USGS quad(s).

 

[arm]

free maps from acme mapper

http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=45.90434,-68.92153&z=14&t=T

 

[Stan]

Depends on what you mean by "surrounds" and what your purpose is e.g. navigating the logging roads, camping, hiking, paddling etc. Here are some additional resources:

The Appalachian Trail maps obviously show the AT and are good for other trails that link with the AT.

The AMC has maps related to its facilities (Little Lyford Pond, Long Pond, Medawisla) and nearby trails, some of which are part of a new network of linking trails.

The Moosehead Lake Chamber of Commerce is a good source for many hikes in that area and has narrative descriptions, and maybe maps, on its website. There is a new trail under development that connects the many existing trails into a possible loop around Moosehead Lake incorporating many of the nearby peaks.

"Southern Piscataquis Regional Recreation Map and Guide", a nicely detailed map of the area between Baxter Peak, the northern reaches of Moosehead Lake and Dexter to the south is available from the Piscataquis Economic Development Council with cartography and design by Larry Garland, who does the AMC maps. It shows roads, campsites, trails ... they're listed at $4.50 but free when passing through the North Maine Woods gates.

Check with North Maine Woods, an association of landowners which operates many of the gates, for its annual guide which includes a detailed map of the area north of Baxter Park and Moodehead Lake to the Canadian border. It lists as $3.00 but is also free upon passing through the gate.

... of course, passing through the gate is not free by any means (2009 $10 per person per night, $4 for seniors) but if you are planning to spend some time in those areas, it is well worth the charge in my experience ...

 

[Daniel Eagan]

Baxter State Park (http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com) also supplies maps, some available on line. Hard copies at its info office and at Roaring Brook campground. They are not very detailed, but some have good trail descriptions.

They also sell more detailed maps at the info center in Millinocket.

Stephen Clark's Katahdin comes with a map, or at least it used to. Might be tough to find a copy (http://www.amazon.com/Katahdin-Guide-Baxter-Park/dp/0974167762).

 

[spencer]

Delorme's newest version (printed maybe 2 years ago?) of their BSP map has countours that are easier to read than those on the last version. It's the best map overall, in my opinion but the AMC one is very good for detail.

The best contours are on the ATC map but that map is not practical for general BSP use.

You should aim to go to BSP enough that you don't need a map. Then you can draw one for folks who forgot theirs.

 

[Bob Kittredge]

At the visitor center just before the main gate, I bought "The Complete Map of Mt. Katahdin and Baxter State Park" by Jim Witherell. It's large and detailed and lists the distances of all the trails.

 

[injektilo]

At the visitor center just before the main gate, I bought "The Complete Map of Mt. Katahdin and Baxter State Park" by Jim Witherell. It's large and detailed and lists the distances of all the trails.

I think this is a decent map too. I picked mine up at The AT Cafe in Millinocket last year.

 

[nartreb]

Important note if you're using the USGS maps (including Acme Mapper): the maps are old, and some of the trails have moved or been closed. The Marston trail up North Brother is missing, for example, and it shows some now-closed trails on South Brother and OJI. (Those old trails can still be followed with varying degrees of effort...)

 

[Paradox]

You can get the GPS tracks of many of the trails on Wikiloc. Click the "Nearby Trails" in the upper right for additional trails.