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1957 Map of Boothbay

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Boothbay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Boothbay Center and the busy Boothbay PO anchor this mid-coast Maine landscape during a period of established maritime and seasonal character. The map captures a intricate network of saltwater inlets and tidal passages, including the Back River and the broad Damariscotta River, which separate the finger-like peninsulas of Westport, Southport, and the mainland. Cultural landmarks such as the Old Walpole Meeting House and the Wawenock Country Club reflect the deep colonial roots and the mid-century recreation economy of Lincoln County.

Coastal infrastructure is well-defined, from the U S Coast Guard Sta Damiscove on its namesake island to the southern reaches of Reid State Park. Local life is recorded through small rural schools like the North End Sch and Longfellow Sch, while the coastal villages of Newagen, East Boothbay, and South Bristol are shown with their proximity to the Atlantic, where the Sheepscot River meets the sea.