1957 Map of Bailey Island

About this map

Bailey Island and the southernmost tip of Orrs Island define the rugged shoreline of Harpswell in this coastal study. The map illustrates a seafaring landscape where narrow peninsulas and sheltered inlets like Mackerel Cove and Water Cove provided essential harbor. Beyond the residential clusters, the hydrography reveals a complex network of submerged hazards and rocky outcroppings including Pond Island Ledges, Cedar Ledge, and the prominent Ragged Island. These features, combined with the Jamison Ledge Beacon, underscore the maritime importance of Merriconeag Sound and the outer reaches of Casco Bay. The proximity of the Cumberland and Sagadahoc county line at the eastern edge of the map highlights the geographic transition toward Phippsburg. Local landmarks such as David Castle and White Bull further ground the chart in the specific nautical vernacular of the Maine coast during the mid-1950s.