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1950 Map of Bailey Island

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Bailey Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Bailey Island dominates this maritime survey, showing the finger-like projection into Casco Bay before mid-century modernization. The map documents the intricate coastal topography of Harpswell, where narrow channels like Wills Strait and Jaquish Gut separate landmasses. The settlement on the main island is anchored by a Windmill and various landmarks such as David Castle.

Beyond the primary settlement, the map details an expansive archipelago of ledges and islands including Ragged Island, Pond Island, and the humorously named Beef and East Brown Cow. These features, alongside the Jamison Ledge Bn, highlight the navigational hazards and the importance of the local fishing economy centered around Mackerel Cove. The boundary between Cumberland Co and Sagadahoc Co is clearly marked across the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean.