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1951 Map of Addison

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Addison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The coastal village of South Addison and the neighboring settlements of Addison and West Jonesport define this 1951 survey of the Maine coastline. This coastal landscape is dominated by complex tidal inlets and numerous islands including Hardwood Island, Sheldrake Island, and Doyle Island. The distribution of small structures and local landmarks like the Upper East Side School and The Basin School suggests a community closely tied to the water and maritime activities.

Navigational landmarks and inland features provide a detailed picture of mid-century Downeast Maine. Named points and coves like Carrying Place Cove, Mary Look Point Harbor, and Split Harbor delineate the jagged shoreline. Inland, the terrain rises toward the Highlands and Hardwood Hill, while Route 187 connects the interior hamlets of Bryant Corners and Tracy Corners to the tidal rivers and bays. This map offers genealogists and local historians a clear view of the area's development before modern coastal expansion.