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Old Maps of Swan's Island, Maine for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 48 historic maps of Swan's Island. 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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Swan's Island, ME maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Deer Isle
    1904 Map of Deer Isle
    1904 Deer Isle
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast in the early nineteen-hundreds is defined by its network of island settlements and steamboat paths. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from Stonington to Isle au Haut, or locate maritime landmarks like Deer I. Thorofare L.H. and The Haulover.
    4 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. 1905 Map of Penobscot Bay
    1905 Map of Penobscot Bay
    1905 Penobscot Bay
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Maine coastline at the dawn of the twentieth century was a bustling network of maritime trade and summer retreats. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of coastal life through the STEAMBOAT ROUTE, the Northport Camp Ground, and settlements like Sargentville.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1942 Map of Deer Isle, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Deer Isle, 1958 Print
    1942 Deer Isle
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine life in the 1940s centers on the granite industry and maritime trade routes throughout Deer Isle and the Penobscot Bay islands. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local economies through the QUARRIES at Stonington and the many family-named landmarks like Greenlaw Neck or Conary Head.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 1944 Map of Deer Isle
    1944 Map of Deer Isle
    1944 Deer Isle
    1944 Print · USGS
    Penobscot Bay and the Eggemoggin Reach appear here in the early 1940s, highlighting the granite and maritime hubs of the Maine coast. Genealogists and historians can locate family homes near Stonington, coastal Quarries, and landmarks like Forest Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 1983 Map of Johns Island
    1983 Map of Johns Island
    1983 Johns Island
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hancock County in the early eighties is mapped here as an intricate network of remote islands and navigational ledges. Maritime researchers can trace the shorelines of Marshall Island, locate Acadia National Park boundaries on Heron I, and find Steamboat Beach in Frenchboro.
  37. 1983 Map of Frenchboro
    1983 Map of Frenchboro
    1983 Frenchboro
    1983 Print · USGS
    Remote island life in the early 1980s is captured here, centering on the isolated village of Frenchboro along the Maine coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the town layout around Lunt Harbor, the local Cem, and landmarks like Richs Head and Bluff Head.
  40. 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.
  43. 1983 Map of Stinson Neck
    1983 Map of Stinson Neck
    1983 Stinson Neck
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hancock County in the early eighties is captured here across the islands and reaches of Stinson Neck. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named points and settlements like Sunshine, Oceanville, and the Beth Eden Ch near Naskeag.
  46. 1983 Map of Isle Au Haut East
    1983 Map of Isle Au Haut East
    1983 Isle Au Haut East
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine's rugged island chains are captured in the early 1980s, featuring the eastern edge of Acadia National Park. Researchers can trace old footpaths like the Sawyer Notch Trail or locate maritime landmarks from Sheep Thief Gulch to York Island.
  49. 1983 Map of Swans Island
    1983 Map of Swans Island
    1983 Swans Island
    1983 Print · USGS
    Hancock County island life in the 1980s is defined here by the intersection of granite shores and the sea. Researchers can trace historic island settlements like Atlantic, Minturn, and Richtown or locate the iconic Lighthouse guarding Burnt Coat Harbor.
  52. 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
  55. 2011 Map of Frenchboro, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Frenchboro, 2011 Print
    2011 Frenchboro
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Swan's Island, including Frenchboro, Hancock County, and other nearby areas
  58. 2011 Map of Stinson Neck, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Stinson Neck, 2011 Print
    2011 Stinson Neck
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Swan's Island, including Deer Isle, Stonington, and other nearby areas
  61. 2011 Map of Johns Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Johns Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Johns Island
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Swan's Island, including Isle au Haut, Frenchboro, and other nearby areas
  64. 2011 Map of Isle Au Haut East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Isle Au Haut East, 2011 Print
    2011 Isle Au Haut East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Swan's Island, including Stonington, Isle au Haut, and other nearby areas
  67. 2011 Map of Swans Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Swans Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Swans Island
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Swan's Island, including Tremont, Brooklin, and other nearby areas
  70. 2011 Map of Bass Harbor, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bass Harbor, 2011 Print
    2011 Bass Harbor
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Swan's Island, including Southwest Harbor, Tremont, and other nearby areas
  73. 2014 Map of Stinson Neck, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Stinson Neck, 2014 Print
    2014 Stinson Neck
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Swan's Island, including Deer Isle, Stonington, and other nearby areas
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