The township is immediately west of the Kennebec River, across from Caratunk, host to the next northerly section of the Appalachian Trail. Access by road begins across the river from Bingham. A right turn brings one to the Carry Pond Road, which proceeds north and becomes a gravel traveled way. The right fork about three…
in Somerset County lies 40 miles north of Skowhegan on the Kennebec River, where both Pierce Pond Stream and Pleasant Pond Stream enter. The Appalachian Trail crosses the river aided by a canoe shuttle. Benedick Arnold marched through on his way to Quebec. See video and photos.
Settled in 1772, known as Brookfield, Seven Mile Brook Plantation, and Titcomb Town, it is named for British Lord George Anson. In 1775, Benedict Arnold’s expedition camped at Norridgewock Falls, near the current town office.
Beaver Pond on Route 17 in Township D 1940’s Township D Topographic Map This township is immediately west of Township E, host to the next northerly section of the AT. The Trail enters at the northeast corner…