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1957 Map of Boothbay

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Boothbay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The complex shoreline of the Maine coast is charted here in the mid-1950s, showing the deep-water channels and narrow passages of the Sheepscot River and Damariscotta River. At the heart of the peninsula, Boothbay Harbor serves as the primary maritime hub, while smaller outposts like South Bristol and Newagen anchor the southern points. This survey details the transition from sheltered inland coves to the open Atlantic Ocean, capturing the landscape before extensive modern development.

Local landmarks and family history are preserved through features like the Old Walpole Meeting House, the Longfellow Sch, and several small burial grounds such as Webber Cem and Tarbox Cem. To the south, isolated outposts including Damariscove Island and its S Coast Guard Sta Damiscove mark the entrance to the bay, while Reid State Park highlights the preservation of the rocky coastline near Georgetown.