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1904 Map of Castine

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Castine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

Penobscot Bay serves as the central artery for this coastal Maine survey, which illustrates the maritime character of the region at the start of the twentieth century. Distinctive steamboat routes crisscross the waters, connecting the deep-water harbor at Castine with island settlements like North Islesboro and Dark Harbor. The map reveals the era's social and industrial landscape, from the seasonal Northport Camp Ground and the heights of Temple Heights to the commercial operations at Limekiln Landing near Coombs Pt.

Maritime safety is marked by the Fort Pt. L.H. at the entrance to Stockton Harbor, while the historical defensive position of Ft. George stands overlooking the confluence of the Bagaduce River and Castine Harbor. On the mainland, the established towns of Stockton Springs, Searsport, and Belfast show their proximity to the bay's natural coves, highlighting a time when the region's economy and transport were tied inextricably to the sea.