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1914 Map of Casco Bay

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Casco Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

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.

Island life is documented through a network of steamer routes and numerous landings, such as Forest City Landing and Treether Landing. Important navigational aids like the Portland Head Light and Ram I Ledge Light mark the treacherous rocky points. Inland, the map records the locations of local institutions like Pine Grove School and the Marine Hospital, providing a clear picture of the community's early 20th-century footprint.