1973 Map of Castine

About this map

The historic peninsula of Castine serves as the focal point of this 1970s coastal survey, showcasing its unique position at the confluence of Penobscot Bay and the Bagaduce River. The town's maritime legacy is evident through the campus of the Maritime Academy and the navigational significance of Dice Head. Traces of earlier military history remain visible at Ft George and the British Canal, while the interior of the peninsula reveals a landscape of small orchards and local landmarks like the Adams Sch and Castine Cem. Across the water, the Bangor and Aroostook rail corridor cuts through Stockton Springs near Cape Jellison. This topography reflects a mid-coast Maine economy transitioning from its heavy industrial and shipping roots toward the preservation of its colonial and maritime heritage, with small settlements like West Penobscot and West Brooksville dotting the harbor-ringed landscape.