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1904 Map of Castine

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Castine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

Castine and the surrounding coastal reaches of Penobscot Bay appear here during a period of active maritime commerce and early 20th-century resort life. The map details a complex network of island communities and waterfront settlements, including the historic military site at Fort George and the religious assembly grounds at Northport Camp Ground. The importance of water-based transit is evident through the explicitly marked Steamboat Route connecting points like Searsport Harbor, Islesboro, and Castine Harbor.

Coastal industry and navigation are central to this landscape, from Limekiln Landing on the eastern shore of Islesboro to the lighthouse at Grindel Pt. and the quarantine or medical station at Hospital I. Small settlements such as Dark Harbor and Temple Heights show the era's development of summer colonies alongside traditional maritime villages like Stockton Springs and East Northport. The varied coastline is further defined by numerous coves, including Hatchs Cove and Sabbathday Harbor, which provided vital shelter for the local fishing and shipping fleets.