1904 Map of Castine

About this map

The Penobscot River and the eastern reaches of Belfast Bay define this coastal landscape at the start of the 20th century. At the height of the maritime era, a prominent Steamboat Route threads through the waters of West Penobscot, connecting bustling ports like Stockton Springs and Castine to the broader Atlantic economy. The map reveals the intricate shoreline of the North Islesboro and South Islesboro islands, showing a dense network of coastal settlements and family-named points. Interior features like Northport Camp Ground and Limekiln Landing point to the varied coastal industries and seasonal gatherings that characterized Waldo and Hancock counties. For the family historian, the survey preserves the locations of early 1900s communities such as Saturday Cove Northport and Temple Heights, many of which were centered around the protected waters of Seal Harbor and Searsport Harbor.