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1981 Map of Blue Hill

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Blue Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Blue Hill serves as the focal point of this coastal Hancock County landscape, where the town center meets the waters of Blue Hill Harbor. The area reveals a mix of historic settlement and mid-century institutions, including Stevens Academy, the Fairgrounds, and Memorial Hosp. Along the shoreline, geographic features such as Peters Point, Parker Point, and Sculpin Point define the intricate coast, while the Salt Pond and Mellos Cove indicate a community deeply connected to its maritime setting.

Away from the harbor, the terrain is characterized by a series of wetlands and ridges, from Barrett Swamp and Cushion Swamp to the elevation of Cunningham Ridge. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is present in the numerous Gravel Pits and the Blue Hill Airport. Genealogists can find several burial grounds, including the Early Settlers Cem and Cunningham Ridge Cem, providing a clear record of the area's ancestral families.