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1982 Map of Bucksport

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Bucksport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Penobscot River narrows significantly between Prospect and Bucksport, creating a focal point for maritime and industrial activity in the early 1980s. This survey highlights the strategic placement of Fort Knox within Fort Knox State Park, guarding the river approach. On the eastern shore, the town of Bucksport shows a developed waterfront featuring industrial waste ponds and a boat ramp, reflecting its history as a manufacturing hub.

Large coastal landforms such as Verona Island divide the water into the Eastern Channel and the main river branch. Evidence of regional transport and resource extraction is visible through the Bangor and Aroostook rail lines and several gravel pits. Local genealogists will find value in the specific locations of Silver Lake Cem and Leaches Point Cem, while the Sandy Point Game Management Area illustrates the preservation of the Waldo County shoreline.