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2018 Map of Cape Rosier

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Cape Rosier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Cape Rosier dominates this coastal landscape, reaching into the waters of Penobscot Bay and Eggemoggin Reach. The area is marked by a high density of family burial grounds and small community cemeteries, including Evergreen Cem, Old Bakeman Cem, and the Coleman Family Cem, which offer significant data points for genealogical research in this part of Hancock County. Small settlements like Harborside and Goose Falls are connected by winding coastal roads such as Cape Rosier Rd and Indian Bar Rd.

The maritime character of the region is evident in the numerous coves and islands, from Hutchins Island off the coast of Islesboro Island to the isolated Pond Island and Hog Island in East Penobscot Bay. Names like Barneys Mistake and The Bare Ledges hint at the navigational challenges of these waters. Inland, elevations rise toward Backwood Mtn and John B Mtn, providing a topographic contrast to the low-lying marshes at Bells Marsh and Fresh Pond.