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1957 Map of Boothbay

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Boothbay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Westport and Southport define the intricate maritime geography of Lincoln County during this mid-century survey. The coast is a labyrinth of deep-water channels and tidal inlets, including the Sheepscot River, Damariscotta River, and Johns Bay, where the local economy and culture remained tied to the Atlantic. Historic landmarks like the Old Walpole Meeting House and the Coast Guard Sta Damariscove on Damariscove Island reflect the region's long-standing naval and religious heritage.

The map details the transition from rural agricultural land to a seafaring and recreational landscape, evidenced by the presence of Reid State Park and Spruce Point Chapel. Inland, the distribution of schools such as the North End Sch and Bristol Mills Sch alongside family plots like Grover Cem and Woodward Cem offer critical clues for genealogists tracking established Maine families in settlements like Boothbay, East Boothbay, and South Bristol.