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1904 Map of Bluehill

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Bluehill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1909
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1909

About this map

Bluehill stands as a central coastal hub in this early twentieth-century survey of Hancock County, where the maritime economy is clearly etched into the shoreline. The topography is dominated by the prominent rise of Blue Hill and Montgomery Mt., while the complex coastline is punctuated by numerous points and coves like Hatchings Cove and Grindle Pt.. This map provides a detailed look at the maritime infrastructure of the era, specifically marking the Steamboat Route weaving through Eggemoggin Reach and into Bluehill Harbor.

Small coastal villages such as Sargentville, Haven, and South Brooksville are connected by a network of early roads, reflecting a landscape defined by the water. Notable inland features include the Bluehill Mineral Spring and numerous freshwater bodies like Walker Pond and Wight Pond. The map also captures the northern tip of Deer Isle, including the settlement of North Deer Isle, showing the close connection between the mainland and the offshore islands during a period of active coastal commerce.