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1904 Map of Bar Harbor

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Bar Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

Bar Harbor serves as the central hub of Mount Desert Island in this early twentieth-century survey, a time when the region was transitioning into a premier maritime destination. The map details the early boundaries of Lafayette National Park, including prominent peaks like Cadillac Mt. and Flying Squadron Mt.. The landscape is defined by its intricate coastline, where the Maine Central R. R. terminates at Mount Desert Ferry, connecting rail travelers to the island's many harbors via steamboat routes.

Coastal life is centered around established fishing and resort villages such as Winter Harbor, Prospect Harbor, and Islesford on the Cranberry Isles. The maritime economy is evident in the numerous named points and coves, from Hulls Cove to Seal Harbor. Interior landmarks like Jordan Harbor and Witch Hole Pond show the natural water resources that shaped the island's early development before modern road networks dominated the terrain.