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1902 Map of Bucksport, 1936 Print
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1902 Map of Bucksport

USGS Topo · Published 1936

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Penobscot River commerce and industrial navigation define this landscape at the dawn of the twentieth century, shown here as a complex network of maritime and rail connections. The map details a bustling corridor where the Steamboat Route follows the river's deep channel past Bald Hill Cove and North Winterport, while the Maine Central RR Bucksport Br terminates at the riverbank near Bucksport. This era was one of intense resource extraction and military presence, evidenced by the large Quarry on the slopes of Mt Waldo and the tactical positioning of Fort Knox overlooking the Prospect Ferry crossing. Settlement patterns follow the rugged topography, with numerous family-named landmarks like Nealeys Corner and Ellingwoods Corner dotting the interior highlands. Further south, the island community of Verona and the shoreline at Sandy Point mark the transition toward the larger bay.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1902
Date Published1936
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain