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1904 Map of Bar Harbor

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Bar Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1909
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1909

About this map

The coastal landscapes of Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula are captured here during a pivotal era of conservation, specifically noted by the 1916 addition of Sieur De Monts National Monument. The maritime infrastructure of the early 20th century is clearly defined, featuring the Mount Desert Ferry and various steamboat routes connecting the harbor towns.

Settlement patterns reveal established villages such as Bar Harbor, Winter Harbor, and Prospect Harbor, alongside smaller outposts like Otter Creek and Seal Harbor. The complex shoreline is dotted with named points and islands, including Calf Island, Stave Island, and Burnt Porcupine I., while the cranberry isles are represented by Islesford and Sutton. This record documents the region's transition from a fishing and maritime economy toward its burgeoning role as a protected coastal sanctuary.