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2011 Map of Brooklin

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Brooklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Eggemoggin Reach and Blue Hill Bay define the maritime character of this coastal Hancock County landscape. Centered on the peninsula, the village of Brooklin serves as a hub for several smaller settlements, including Haven, West Brooklin, and North Brooklin. The geography is intricately carved by tidal waters and streams, such as the Benjamin River and Carleton Brook, which snake between rocky points like Owls Head and Means Point.

Maritime history and genealogy are well-represented by several family and community burial grounds, including the Old Birchland Cemetery, Mount Ephraim Cemetery, and the isolated Long Island Cemetery. The map captures a modern snapshot of traditional coastal life, showing the density of landings and shorefront infrastructure like the Benjamin River Marine. Landforms such as Blue Hill Neck and Carleton Island emphasize the narrow threshold between the protected salt ponds and the open bay, a pattern of settlement and navigation that has persisted for generations.