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1944 Map of Boothbay

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Boothbay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Fort Edgecomb stands at the northern entrance of this coastal landscape, overlooking The Eddy during the mid-1940s. The region is defined by a complex network of narrow peninsulas and sheltered harbors, where the Johns River and Pemaquid River meet the Atlantic. Settlement patterns follow these marine corridors, from the village at Boothbay Harbor to smaller outposts like New Harbor and Pemaquid Beach. The interior contains numerous local landmarks vital for genealogical research, including Woodlawn Cem, Oaklawn Cem, and the Washington Sch.

Maritime activity is centered around the many coves and points, such as Hendricks Head and Cape Newagen. The map records the terrestrial infrastructure of the era, showing State Route 27 connecting the coast to the interior and the Maine Central RR providing a rail link through the northern section. This 1941 survey documents the established summer colonies and fishing villages just before post-war expansion began to alter the character of the Lincoln County shoreline.