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2024 Map of Castine

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Castine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Castine and the surrounding coastline of the Penobscot River estuary are defined by a complex maritime geography where the land meets the Penobscot Bay. The village of Castine itself is situated on a peninsula between Wadsworth Cove and Castine Harbor, marked by the presence of Fort George and the Maine Maritime Academy. The map reveals a landscape of points and ledges, such as Dice Head and Trott Ledge, that have historically dictated the navigation of these waters. Across the Bagaduce River, the village of West Brooksville contains the West Brooksville Congregational Church and the Blodgett Family Cem, reflecting the enduring local genealogy of the area.

Further north, the map captures the community of Stockton Springs overlooking Stockton Harbor. This region is punctuated by significant landmarks like Fort Point State Park and Sandy Point, with numerous small family burial grounds including the Bowden - Heath Cem and Mount Prospect Cem scattered throughout the rural landscape. The topography transitions from the low-lying Bagaduce Peninsula to the higher elevations of Perkins Mtn, providing a detailed look at the interface between coastal settlements and the wooded interior of Hancock County.