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1973 Map of Cape Rosier

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Cape Rosier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Penobscot Bay dominates this coastal survey, where the rugged topography of Brooksville meets the waters of Eggemoggin Reach. The landscape is defined by its many inlets and coves, such as Smith Cove and Horseshoe Cove, which historically supported the maritime and granite industries of Hancock County. Evidence of industrial activity remains at the Quarry near Harborside, while the interior elevations of Backwood Mtn and John B Mtn overlook a mix of saltwater marshes and freshwater features like Fresh Pond.

Small settlements such as Pripet on Islesboro Island and the village of Cape Rosier are connected by winding coastal roads, passing landmarks like Bayview Cem. This period of the early 1970s shows a coastline punctuated by numerous islands, including the protected Holbrook Island and the isolated Pond Island, reflecting a transition from traditional working waterfronts to a more conservation-focused era.