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1948 Map of Addison

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Addison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The coastal village of Addison sits at the head of Addison Pt where the Pleasant River meets the Atlantic, serving as a hub for the scattered maritime communities of Washington County in the late 1940s. The landscape is defined by its convoluted shoreline, where inland heights like The Highlands and Porcupine Hill descend into a network of bays and coves. The settlement pattern follows the shore and narrow roads, connecting small locales such as South Addison, Tracy Corners, and Bryant Corners.

Maritime activity is evident in the naming of coastal landmarks like Carrying Place Cove and Ports Harbor, while the importance of local education is anchored by Upper East Side School and The Basin School. The map captures a detailed inventory of the offshore archipelago, including Norton Island, Carrying Place Island, and the Duck Ledges. This survey preserves the geography of the Down East coast as it functioned mid-century, prior to the modern shift away from small-scale coastal agriculture and localized schools.