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2011 Map of Blue Hill

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blue Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Blue Hill serves as the central hub for this coastal Maine landscape, situated where Mill Stream flows into the protected waters of Blue Hill Harbor. The area's deep history is anchored by sites like the Early Settlers Cemetery and the Blue Hill Town Wharf, while the local economy and culture are marked by the Blue Hill Fairground and Blue Hill Airport. To the south, the landscape transitions toward Blue Hill Bay at Blue Hill Falls, a distinctive point of tidal movement near The Nub.

The coast is heavily articulated with points and islands, including Parker Point, Sculpin Point, and Conary Point near the settlement of East Blue Hill. Inland, the terrain is defined by a series of ponds and hills, such as Toddy Pond to the north and the elevations of Stover Hill and Seven Star Hill further south. These topographic features, along with numerous brooks like McHeard Brook and Carleton Stream, illustrate the complex drainage patterns that have shaped the development of these Hancock County communities.