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Old Maps of Southwest Harbor, Maine for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 29 historic maps of Southwest Harbor. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Southwest Harbor, ME maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Mount Desert
    1904 Map of Mount Desert
    1904 Mount Desert
    1904 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island and the surrounding Hancock County coastline appear here at the height of the steamship era. Researchers can trace historic shorelines from Northeast Harbor to Southwest Harbor or locate vanished sites like the U.S. Coaling Station.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1904 Map of Swan Island
    1904 Map of Swan Island
    1904 Swan Island
    1904 Print · USGS
    The granite shores of Hancock County appear here at the turn of the century, showing a network of island villages and maritime routes. Trace the old foundations and landing sites at Frenchboro and Minturn, or locate the Bluehill Bay L.H. and early steamboat paths.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Mount Desert
    1942 Map of Mount Desert
    1942 Mount Desert
    1942 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island and the surrounding Maine coast appear here just as the war began, showing the interplay of maritime life and early conservation. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like South Surry Cem and long-standing schools such as Bayside Sch or The Narrows Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Swans Island, 1958 Print
    1943 Map of Swans Island, 1958 Print
    1943 Swans Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hancock County at the height of the Second World War reveals a landscape of isolated island communities and maritime commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the settlements of Atlantic, Minturn, and Frenchboro, or locate landmarks like the Blue Hill Bay LH and Little Duck I Bird Sanctuary.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1945 Map of Swans Island
    1945 Map of Swans Island
    1945 Swans Island
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine's island communities thrive amidst the granite shores and deep harbors of Hancock County during the mid-1940s. Trace the isolated settlements of Atlantic, Minturn, and Frenchboro, or locate family sites like the Stockbridge Cem and the Blue Hill Bay LH.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1948 Map of Bangor
    1948 Map of Bangor
    1948 Bangor
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast and its industrial river valleys are captured here shortly after the war, showing the vital shipping and rail hubs of the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Maine Central RR connecting Bangor, Augusta, and Old Town.
  19. 1956 Map of Mount Desert, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Mount Desert, 1960 Print
    1956 Mount Desert
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island and the surrounding Maine coast are shown here in the mid-fifties, before modern expansion altered the local landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace coastal heritage through landmarks like Somesville, Federated Ch, and family sites like Marlboro Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Bangor, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Bangor, 1966 Print
    1956 Bangor
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maine comes alive in this survey of the rugged coast and river valleys during the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the vital rail corridors of the Maine Central RR connecting timber towns like Old Town to the coast at Bar Harbor.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Bangor
    1960 Map of Bangor
    1960 Bangor
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Maine in the sixties reveals a landscape of river-powered industry and sprawling coastal island chains. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Maine Central or locate mid-century aviation landmarks like Dow Air Force Base.
  28. 1961 Map of Bangor
    1961 Map of Bangor
    1961 Bangor
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maine comes alive through its busy river ports and rocky archipelagoes during a period of steady maritime and rail commerce. Researchers can trace the path of the Maine Central railroad and locate coastal landmarks from Acadia National Park to Vinalhaven Island.
  31. 1981 Map of Bartlett Island, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Bartlett Island, 1982 Print
    1981 Bartlett Island
    1982 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island's western coastline and the surrounding islands of Blue Hill Bay are captured here in the early eighties. Local historians can trace family names and early sites at Kelleytown, St Andrew by the Lake Ch, and the Murphy Cem.
  34. 1983 Map of Southwest Harbor
    1983 Map of Southwest Harbor
    1983 Southwest Harbor
    1983 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island's dramatic coastal landscape is captured here in the early eighties, showing the maritime hubs of Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor before modern expansion. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Union Cem and Richardson Cem or trace the historic grounds of Asticou.
  37. 1983 Map of Bass Harbor
    1983 Map of Bass Harbor
    1983 Bass Harbor
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the early eighties reveals a world defined by the sea, from the granite shores of Acadia to the scattered outposts of the Cranberry Isles. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace local life through the Lighthouse at Bass Harbor Head, the Longfellow Sch, and family Cem sites.
  40. 1985 Map of Bar Harbor
    1985 Map of Bar Harbor
    1985 Bar Harbor
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hancock County in the mid-eighties shows an intricate landscape of island communities and protected wilderness. Trace the boundaries of Acadia National Park or locate seafaring hubs like Stonington and Bar Harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 2011 Map of Bartlett Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bartlett Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Bartlett Island
    2011 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Mount Desert Island appear here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by maritime coves and small coastal hamlets. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial grounds like Pretty Marsh Cemetery, Flye Cemetery, and Pomroy Cemetery.
  46. 2011 Map of Bass Harbor, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bass Harbor, 2011 Print
    2011 Bass Harbor
    2011 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hancock County comes into sharp focus during the early twenty-first century, showing the maritime heart of Mount Desert Island. Researchers can trace local lineage at Bernard Cemetery or explore the waterfront infrastructure at the Bass Harbor Public Landing and Bass Harbor Head.
  49. 2011 Map of Southwest Harbor, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Southwest Harbor, 2011 Print
    2011 Southwest Harbor
    2011 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island at the start of the 2010s shows a sophisticated network of harbor towns and maritime hubs centered on Somes Sound. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through Kimball Cemetery, the historic docks at Beals Wharf, and the established post offices of Somesville and Manset.
  52. 2014 Map of Southwest Harbor, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Southwest Harbor, 2014 Print
    2014 Southwest Harbor
    2014 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island at the start of the twenty-first century reveals a intricate landscape of maritime villages and protected parkland. Researchers can trace historic family lineages through the Old Burying Ground and Richardson Burying Ground or locate the industrial legacy of Hall Quarry.
  55. 2014 Map of Bartlett Island, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bartlett Island, 2014 Print
    2014 Bartlett Island
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast south of the Mount Desert narrows comes alive in this contemporary survey of Bartlett Island and the western shore. Researchers can trace ancestral lineage through numerous family burial grounds like the Babbidge Murphy Burial Ground or explore the coastal interface of Acadia National Park.
  58. 2014 Map of Bass Harbor, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bass Harbor, 2014 Print
    2014 Bass Harbor
    2014 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island and its surrounding archipelagos are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family heritage through coastal burial sites like Dolliver Family Burial Ground and Bunker Cem on Great Cranberry Island.
  61. 2018 Map of Bartlett Island, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bartlett Island, 2018 Print
    2018 Bartlett Island
    2018 Print · USGS
    Hancock County's coastline and islands are captured here in the modern era, showing the preserved lands of Acadia National Park. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous private burial sites like the Babbidge Murphy Burial Ground and Pomroy Cem.
  64. 2018 Map of Bass Harbor, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bass Harbor, 2018 Print
    2018 Bass Harbor
    2018 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island and the Cranberry Isles appear in this contemporary coastal study, detailing the maritime life and isolated island communities of Hancock County. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Dolliver Family Burial Ground and Stanley Cem, or locate landmarks such as Bass Harbor Head and the wild reaches of Big Heath.
  67. 2018 Map of Southwest Harbor, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Southwest Harbor, 2018 Print
    2018 Southwest Harbor
    2018 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island and its coastal villages are shown in high detail during the twenty-first century, centered on the glacial fjord of Somes Sound. Genealogists can trace early inhabitants at the Old Burying Ground, Kenison Cem, and Richardson Burying Ground.
  70. 2021 Map of Bartlett Island, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bartlett Island, 2021 Print
    2021 Bartlett Island
    2021 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Mount Desert Island and Bartlett Island are captured here in modern detail, highlighting a landscape of preserved parkland and coastal hamlets. Genealogists can trace family heritage through dozens of small burial sites, including Bartlett Island Cem 1, Pray Cem, and Murphy Hill Cem.
  73. 2021 Map of Bass Harbor, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bass Harbor, 2021 Print
    2021 Bass Harbor
    2021 Print · USGS
    Mount Desert Island and its surrounding archipelagos are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites like Dolliver Family Burial Ground and map the vital Swan's Island Ferry routes.
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