1953 Map of Bois Bubert

About this map

Bois Bubert Island and the neighboring archipelago of the Narraguagus Bay region define this mid-century coastal survey. The map details a complex maritime environment where land and sea interlock, featuring prominent landmarks like Pigeon Hill and the long expanse of Dyer Island. Navigational aids, including the Trafton Halftide Beacon and a Day Beacon in the open Atlantic Ocean, highlight the area's importance to coastal seafaring. Small harbors and coves, such as Seal Cove and Little Bois Bubert Harbor, suggest a landscape shaped by small-boat fishing and coastal trade rather than large-scale industrialization. The intricate bathymetry and named hazards like Pot Rock and Mackerel Rock provide essential context for understanding the historic maritime risks of the Addison and Milbridge shorelines.