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2021 Map of Biddeford Pool

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Biddeford Pool
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Biddeford Pool serves as a central anchor for this coastal survey of York County, Maine. The landscape is defined by its maritime geography, where Fletcher Neck separates the Atlantic Ocean from the protected waters of The Pool. Genealogy researchers will find the Fletcher Pool Cem located near the intersection of St Martins Ln and 1st St, providing a specific point of reference for local family history.

Beyond the mainland settlements of Hills Beach and Fortunes Rocks, the map details a complex network of offshore features including Wood Island, Stage Island, and Eagle Island. These islands, along with numerous hazards like Ram Island Ledge and Threetree Ledge, illustrate the navigational character of Saco Bay and Wood Island Harbor. The presence of landmarks such as Ft Hill and the small coastal ponds suggest a shoreline shaped by both natural forces and early coastal settlement patterns.