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1914 Map of Casco Bay
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1914 Map of Casco Bay

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

Casco Bay and its intricate archipelago are captured here at a time when maritime navigation and coastal defense were paramount to the region. The map details the complex shoreline from Falmouth Foreside down to Cape Elizabeth, showing a landscape defined by its relation to the Atlantic Ocean. Heavy coastal fortifications including Fort Mc Kinley, Fort Scammel, and Fort Preble guard the approaches to Portland and South Portland, highlighting the military importance of the harbor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1914
Date Published1914
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:48000
Physical Dimensions19.8 x 27.3 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain