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2000 Map of Bristol

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Bristol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Coastal Lincoln County’s intricate peninsula geography is defined by the Damariscotta River and the Johns River as they flow toward the Atlantic. This survey captures a landscape where historical meetinghouses, including the Old Walpole Meetinghouse and Harrington Meetinghouse, serve as enduring landmarks for local genealogists and historians. The maritime character of the region is evident in the numerous coves and points, such as Dodge Point, Seal Cove, and Pemaquid Harbor, which have long supported the local fishing and seafaring economies.

Inland, the settlements of Bristol, Walpole, and East Edgecomb are connected by winding roads that pass through timbered tracts and near the State Public Reserve Land at Dodge Point. Industrial activity is represented by scattered gravel pits, while the recreation-based economy is signaled by the Wawenock Country Club. The map provides a look at the tidal flats and secondary waterways like Pemaquid Brook and Little Falls Brook, documenting the shoreline as it appeared at the turn of the millennium.