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1983 Map of Bass Harbor

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Bass Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Mount Desert Island and the surrounding coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean define this maritime landscape in the early 1980s. The map details the transition from the forested interior of Acadia National Park to the jagged rocky coastline of Tremont and Southwest Harbor. Significant navigation aids and landmarks are documented, including the Lighthouse at Bass Harbor Head and various ferries connecting the mainland to outlying islands.

Coastal settlements like Bernard and Bass Harbor appear alongside essential community features such as Cem locations and the Longfellow Sch on the Cranberry Isles. The geography of the islands is intricate, featuring landmarks like Placentia Island, Great Gott Island, and Black Island, providing a comprehensive view of the fishing and seafaring infrastructure of the era, from Lunt Harbor to the Gravel Pits that supported local industry.