1957 Map of Blue Hill

About this map

Blue Hill stands as the central hub of this coastal Hancock County landscape, where the seafaring tradition of the mid-20th century meets the agricultural interior. The map illustrates a complex network of coastal reaches and inlets, including Blue Hill Harbor and the Benjamin River, which define the social and economic boundaries of settlements like Sargentville and South Brooksville. Inland, the terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Wallamatogus Mtn and Chandler Parker Mtn, while the rural character is emphasized by numerous local landmarks including the Number Three Chapel and Rockbound Chapel. For those tracing local heritage, several small burial grounds are documented, such as Forest Home Cem and Lakeview Cem. The transition from land to sea is punctuated by numerous named islands like Little Deer Isle and Carleton Island, highlighting the intricate maritime geography before modern coastal development reshaped the area's shoreline access.